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Unclaimed Money Throughout History

Over the years, the issue of unclaimed money has been debated again and again. Who does this money belong to? To get a better understanding of the matter, let us understand what exactly is unclaimed money. If a person dyes or vanishes without relatives to claim his or her money and property, then all his [...]

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The History Of Blogs

The Internet boom has revolutionized our ways of communication and posting information to the online world. In the Nineties, electronic communities like the BBS and email lists became popular modes of communicating. They allowed one to post and receive articles and important information. Use net news groups were also favored as was proved by their [...]

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History of Rock Keeps Rolling On

Ever since Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry began crooning tunes with a different sound, the history of rock music has been marching forward. Different than anything that had come before it, rock mixed racy lyrics with loud, but soulful music to create something so distinct it earned its own moniker.
As the history of [...]

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Spyware. History and Description

The first known use of the expression “spyware” occurred on October 17th, 1994 in a post that joked about Microsoft’s business model. Spyware later came to allude to snoop equipment such as diminutive cameras. In early 2000, the man who started Zone Labs used the term in a press release for a new product. Since [...]

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The History of Hoodia

For the last 25,000 years, the indigenous people of the Kalahari desert region have been using Hoodia Gordonii as an appetite suppressant.
Its main function was to quell the thirst and hunger that would affect warriors during long hunting trips. These warriors even fed their dogs slices of the plant to keep them from having [...]

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The Early History Of Batteries

Do you think batteries are a new thing? How long do you think they have been around? One hundred years? Two hundred? More?
Actually, believe it or not the oldest known battery dates back over 2,000 years!
What the heck would someone have needed a battery for 2,000 years ago?
This primitive battery found in the area [...]

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The History And Mystique Of The Japanese Samurai Sword

The gun is the chosen weapon of modern times. Technologically advanced and deadly accurate, the weapon does its job. Despite its effectiveness, the gun lacks the mystique that accompanies a Japanese sword, or any sword of ancient tradition for that matter. Individual works of art, the swords of Japan have a rich and enduring history.
What [...]

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The History Of The Bowie Knife

The Bowie knife could be the most famous knife on earth; it is definitely rooted in history with many legends and stories attached to it. The knife gets its name from Colonel James “Jim” Bowie the 19th century pioneer and soldier who was a prominent force in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the [...]

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