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Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people.

Almost from the second they played the first note, the Beatles would be hit with the resounding screams, which made it impossible for them to even hear themselves sing. When they made their American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show in early 1964, they were greeted by young fans who whipped themselves up into such a frenzy that some of them fainted. Beatlemania had struck North America, creating a musical and pop culture phenomenon unlike anything the world had ever seen.

Born in Mississippi, a young kid named Elvis Presley came to Memphis as a teenager and changed music forever. Fusing country and rhythm and blues with rock, Elvis brought traditional African-American sounds to the forefront of music in the 1950s, but he did so as a handsome white man before the height of the Civil Rights Movement. On top of that, his famous stage fright led to the hip gyrations that would make him the envy of young girls and the scorn of their parents.

Sir Paul may have never topped the highs established by the Beatles, but he has gone on to have the longest and most productive solo career of the four. While that was helped in part by the tragic murder of Lennon in 1980, McCartney has nonetheless remained at the forefront of pop culture since 1970, and the Guinness Book of World Records has recognized him as the most successful recording artist of all time. Indeed, McCartney wrote or co-wrote over 30 #1 hits and has sold over 100 million albums and 100 million singles in his music career.

Since Woody Allen has been prolific in his output and transparent in his presentation to the public, it is easy to lose sight of the remarkable breadth of his career. Indeed, over his career, Woody has excelled at slapstick humor while also tackling philosophical themes, often in the same films. His films have appealed to both a mass audience as well as an international art house audience.

In the majority of cases, a pop or rock fan who is asked about a particular celebrity will answer in unambiguous terms.

A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees?

Just before midnight on April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, the largest ship in the world, hit an iceberg, starting a chain of events that would ultimately make it history's most famous, and notorious, ship. In the over 100 years since it sank on its maiden voyage, the Titanic has been the subject of endless fascination, as evidenced by the efforts to find its final resting spot, the museums full of its objects, and the countless books, documentaries, and movies made about the doomed ocean liner.

The world stands on the brink of collapse and the only people who can save it are two strippers from Canada and a telepathic rabbit with the transplanted mind of a 96-year-old timber baron.

In today's fast paced environment, many of us hold stressful and demanding professional positions that can lead to high personal stress and anxiety. Too much stress in a person's life can lead to negative effects on health and personal life, and can even contribute to debilitating conditions. Reading about stress management and relaxation techniques can give a busy professional the tools and tricks they need to effectively minimize stress in their busy schedule.

Gnani Yoga: The Complete Yoga for Beginners Guide is an audiobook that will explain all the tenets that govern this form of yoga. When the listener gets to the end of this book, they will know all the basics of gnani yoga and will be better able to make an informed decision as to whether or not this type of yoga is for them. Yoga is still a taboo topic for many individuals, and this book will help to clear up a lot of the myths that surround the practice of yoga on a whole.

Have you ever wondered how you can make your brain more powerful? The way that the brain works and how it stores information is something that has had scientists doing research for years. A lot of the mysteries of the brain are yet to be revealed.

In Asians Don't Diet, Gyeong breaks down what Asians eat, how they eat, when they eat, as well as their transportation, work, and scheduling habits. The evidence she presents is rational and makes a good argument for adopting many of the habits of Asians to have a healthier lifestyle.

Few artists of the 20th century were as enigmatic as Andy Warhol, who once remarked, "If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and films and me, there I am. There's nothing behind it." This statement is hardly out of character for the famous artist, who remains famous for his cagey answers to interviews and his refusal to speak from the heart.