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Why the 1933 London Tube Map Is Still Considered Design Genius

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Before 1933, getting around London on the massively confusing Tube system was a nightmare. That's when draftsman Harry Beck stepped in and revolutionized map design.

Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?

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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?

How Concordes Work

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The only passenger plane that flies faster than the speed of sound, and can get from New York to London in less than four hours, is calling it quits. Learn how this amazing plane works.

7 of the 10 Largest Cities in Europe Are Capitals

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Although many major European cities are considered iconic, none of them break into the top 10 most populous cities in the world. The cities with the highest populations are spread through Asia, North America and Africa; the largest cities in Europe simply can't compete with those numbers.

12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming

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For decades now virtual reality (VR) has dangled on the fringes of technology without ever truly achieving accepted mainstream adoption or commercial success. But according to Citigroup analyst Kota Ezawa, 2016 will be the year that VR finally gains widespread recognition and approval. By 2019 the VR market is expected to top $200 billion after accounting [...] The post 12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming appeared first on Goliath.

9 of the Weirdest Lost-and-found Items in the World

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From diamond rings to prosthetic legs, people lose and find the strangest things. HowStuffWorks looks at 9 super interesting lost-and-found items.

Can You Answer All of These Questions About Law Enforcement?

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From peacekeeping and problem solving to maintaining law and order, the duties of law enforcement officials are as varied as they are tough. Whether you've served as a police officer or have simply watched a lot of "Cops," we challenge you to answer these questions about law enforcement!

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