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The Battle of Verdun is Considered the Greatest and Lengthiest in World History
The Battle of Verdun is considered the greatest and lengthiest in world history, according to a Verdun website. “This World War I siege stemmed from German General Erich von Falkenhayn’s edict to…
Bankruptcy Filings Down But More Repeat Filers
There were less people who filed for bankruptcy in 2014 compared to 2013, according to officials. But more repeat bankruptcy filers. These bankruptcy statistics are included in a report required by the…
U.S. News and World Report: The 10 Best Banks of 2015
A 2014 GOBankingRates study of the biggest banks in every state found traditional banks are actually doing quite a bit of good, according to U.S. News and World Report. “The biggest banks…
United States Courts: Glossary of Legal Terms
What do the legal terms default judgment, fraudulent transfer, in camera, interrogatories, motion in limine and peremptory challenge mean? For more legal terms and their definitions click: U.S. Courts
Elk Can Outrun a Horse and have a maximum vertical jump of eight feet (Video)
“Elk can reach a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour. In comparison, the average horse can hit 29 mph while galloping, with a theoretical maximum of 55 mph,” according to OutDoorHub.com The Guinness Book of…
MedWeb: Exercise Boosts Brainpower & Helps Ward Off Disease
“Want to be sharper at work? Feel less tired at home? Spend some quality time with your spouse? How about enjoying a cookie without guilt?” — MedWeb If you answered “yes” to…
How to Hire a GOOD Lawyer
Going through a divorce? Launching a business? Hurt in a car accident? Writing a will? Facing a lawsuit? The Federal Trade Commission offers the following advice to help you be smart when…
The U.S.’s Most Secure Prison: ADX Florence —The “Supermax” Federal Prison
America’s most secure prison, ADX Florence, built south of Florence Colorado in 1994, is commonly referred to as “Supermax” prison. It has 490 beds and sits on 37 acres. “ADX Florence is…
Want to Know What’s Going on in the Federal Government? File a FOIA Request
“Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps…
TED: Smile, Police Surveillance Cameras Might be Watching You.
Smile, you might be on a police surveillance cameras, according to TED: “A very unsexy-sounding piece of technology could mean that the police know where you go, with whom, and when: the…
Got Fear? Take a Test and Find Out – Top 100 Phobia List
Not sure if you have an anxiety disorder? Take this test and find out now. Top 100 Phobia List These are the top 100 phobias in the world, with the most common ones…