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Occam's Razor - Simple and True?

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Occam´s RazorYou've probably heard it before: The simplest explanation is usually the right one. Detectives use it to deduce who's the likeliest suspect in a murder case -- you know, the butler did it. Doctors ­use it to determine the illness behind a set of symptoms.

Biggest Lies In History

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The Trojan HorseAccording to myth, a young George Washington confessed to cutting down a cherry tree by proclaiming, "I cannot tell a lie." The story is testament to how much respect Americans have for their cherished first president and honesty in general. Unfortunately, in the annals of history it seems there are 10 dishonest scoundrels for every honorable hero like Washington.

The Love Story of All Times - The Legend of Peter and Fevronia

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Peter and FevroniaLove comes into our life in different forms, as the love for parents, friends and the closest ones. Sometimes we dont expect when it strikes us, but we are happy when it happens. It is the moving power that helps us to be better.

The Strangest Taxes

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Don´t Overtax Yourself!The most unusual taxes of the world were introduced in UK! They are more ridiculous that you have bargained for!

The Role Of Concubines in The Ancient World

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A photo of concubinesIn many ancient cultures, rulers not only had wives. Depending on the culture that they belonged to, they may have kept concubines as well. These were women who served many of the same purposes as wives but as concubines, they were unable to marry the men that they served for a variety of reasons. Many women who served as concubines were commoners or even slaves and, because of their lowly social status, it was impossible for them to marry the ruler that they served.

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