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Big History Quiz

Do you consider yourself a master historian? Then this is the quiz for you! From the Industrial Revolution to the founding of NATO and the UN, you’ll face challenging and fun questions about countries from all over the world. It’s time to show what you’ve got!

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Turkish tradition says that the Nazar or eye bead shields its owners against evil and absorbs negativity. The belief comes from the lack of blue eyes people born in the Middle East and Mediterranean, leading to the superstition that those with light or blue eyes could curse someone just by looking at them.

Gargoyles were not added to churches just for decoration or to ward off evil spirits. They had a very functional purpose. Rain water would pour out their mouths and away from the building, preventing damage to masonry walls. The longer and more grotesque the gargoyle was, the further water was propelled from the wall.

Tide is responsible for more than a third of the liquid-detergent market. In fact, during the Great Recession in 2009, a survey found it was one of the top three brands people were unwilling to give up when money was tight. In some areas, it's so coveted that it's even a commonly stolen product for criminals to resell.

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