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Category |
Date |
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226 |
In Norse mythology, Heimdall is the watchman of the gods. |
Literature > Mythology |
11/08/10 |
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227 |
Uruguay won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, by beating Argentina 4-2. |
Sports > Soccer |
11/07/10 |
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228 |
In Greek mythology, Meleager killed the Calydonian boar. |
Literature > Mythology |
11/04/10 |
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229 |
In Greek mythology, Perseus killed a sea monster to rescue his future wife Andromeda. |
Literature > Mythology |
11/03/10 |
|
230 |
The ninth Labor of Heracles was to obtain the girdle of Hippolyte, Queen of the Amazons. |
Literature > Mythology |
10/17/10 |
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231 |
In Greek mythology, the children of the Titans Cronus and Rhea were the goddesses Hestia, Demeter and Hera and the gods Hades, Poseidon and Zeus. |
Literature > Mythology |
10/17/10 |
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232 |
The third Labor of Heracles was to capture the Ceryneian hind. |
Literature > Mythology |
10/17/10 |
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233 |
"The Iliad" was written by Homer. |
Literature > Mythology |
10/16/10 |
|
234 |
Harry's best friend's full name is Hermione Jean Granger. |
Literature > Harry Potter |
10/16/10 |
|
235 |
The seventh Labor of Heracles was to capture the Cretan bull. |
Literature > Mythology |
10/14/10 |
|
236 |
The twelfth and final Labor of Heracles was to capture Cerberus, three-headed guard dog of the Underworld. |
Literature > Mythology |
10/13/10 |
|
237 |
The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010. |
Sports > Hockey |
10/09/10 |
|
238 |
The Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East division in the '09-10 NFL Season. |
Sports > Football |
09/25/10 |
|
239 |
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was won by Spain. |
Sports > Soccer |
09/23/10 |
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240 |
In Greek mythology, Oedipus solved the riddle of the Sphinx. |
Literature > Mythology |
09/22/10 |
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