By: Michael Smythe | 2010-03-27 | Bodybuilding It's interesting to note that there were no formal bodybuilders as we know them to be prior to the late 19th century. The phrase probably did not even exist prior to that. Though it must have routinely existed for soldiers throughout the ages when you see Roman gladiators and muscled infantry men in Sparta, assuming the movie "300" has any claim to accuracy. read more
By: Jacquie Generra | 2010-03-29 | Fashion For the upper echelon and privileged classes in our society, style and fashion gurus unequivocally exert an enormous amount of influence. At this juncture the most famous and the most important method designers of the 20th century were: The designer Gabrielle or Coco Chanel. Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, known as Coco, learned to sew at a young age, while spending time in a Roman Catholic monastery's orphanage. read more
By: Wendy Moyer | 2010-09-27 | Reference & Education Prior to its dangers being widely known, asbestos was a much used product in the twentieth century's ship building industry. Because it resists heat and corrosion it seems like an ideal substance to be used to prevent many possible dangers that could arise on a ship. read more
By: Graham Summers | 2010-04-02 | Investing One investment, more than any other, has proven to be a terrible storehouse of value for well over 80 years. While some disasters unfold rapidly (Enron, subprime mortgages, etc.), this investment's decline has occurred in slow motion, losing an average of 3.6% a year. Indeed, you can hardly find a period in the last 89 years in which this investment actually MADE money. That investment is the dollar. read more
By: Ryan Christopher DeVault Ryan Christopher DeVault | 2010-01-11 | Movies On Sunday night, the 20th Anniversary for the Simpsons will be on Fox. The Simpsons is an American animated television sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. read more
By: Wendy Moyer | 2010-10-17 | Health & Fitness Throughout most of the twentieth century asbestos was used extensively as one of the components of construction materials. Unfortunately, asbestos has been proven to be the cause of mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other life-threatening diseases. read more
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-11-22 | Destinations History on Wheels showcases 20th century history through the exhibition of a large collection of civilian and military motor vehicles and artefacts. Get ready to experience an intriguing journey of what life was like during the tumultuous periods of World War I and World War II when visiting this unique museum. read more
By: Sarah Smith | 2010-06-21 | Movies “Predators”, a sequel to “Predator” (1987) and “Predator 2” (1990), is an upcoming science fiction, action and horror film directed by Nimrod Antal. Recently, the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation has launched a series of extremely monumental images, which brings the audience scary moments of horror movies. Predators are described as the bloodthirsty alien creatures with bizarre appearance. It has been reported that fans of fantasy films are very excited about this upcoming edition. In addition, viewers will see the best action scenes where a group of mercenaries faced with horrible creatures in the battle of survival on a strange planet. “Predators” will be released in the U.S. on July 9, 2010. read more
By: James E Collins | 2010-08-09 | City Guides The Greek island of Symi or Simi is known as a great place for a relaxing holiday with much of the ancient history that is hard to track down and record accurately. If you want to find out more about its history, this article will provide you with what evidence I have found in books and notes made by local historians from 164 A.D. to the end of the 19th century. read more
By: tishbite | 2011-01-18 | Politics This year was the 20th anniversary of the first gulf war. This was the first major conflict since the Vietnam War. read more
By: Gen Wright | 2010-10-06 | News and society Students can save thousands on their degrees at regionally accredited (and international) partner institutions. read more
By: John Stevens | 2010-07-03 | Celebrities The poll for the 20th century's most beautiful woman has formally been unveiled. These are not the bragging words to say that the movie legend- Audrey Hepburn has won such a notable tittle. She has surpassed lots of other brilliant candidates such as Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie, and the Princess of Wales- Diana, and so on. Audrey Hepburn drew the attraction of fans in the world not only by her great talent but by irresistible beauty. Let's have a look at the top 10 most beautiful women of the 20th century. read more