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Why Do Liminal Spaces Feel So Unsettling, Yet So Familiar?

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Liminal spaces, like empty corridors or abandoned malls, can seem eerie and mysterious, yet compelling. Why do they have that effect on us?

What happens to abandoned mines?

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Abandoned mine shafts may look romantic with their clapboarded entrances and rusting pickaxes, but they can be deadly. So who ensures that these dangerous sites are properly closed up? You may find the answer a little unsettling.

Will the $100 laptop help save the developing world?

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The XO laptop was designed to be a lightweight and affordable laptop that is meant for developing countries. Learn about the XO laptop project.

12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI

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Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?

Burmese Python: How the Invasive Species Affects Ecosystems

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The Burmese python is a solitary and nocturnal creature, but it's become an invasive species in Florida as a result of the exotic pet trade.

1970-1997 Volkswagen Beetle

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The 1970-1997 Volkswagen Beetle weathered increased competition and declining sales. See pictures and learn about the 1970-1997 Volkswagen Beetle.

The 8 Most Dangerous Animals To Keep As Pets

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When man feels the call of the wild he can do some pretty mind-blowing things-climbing mountains, catching massive waves off the Great Barrier Reef, and living off the land. However, there's a difference between embracing nature and taking wild animals on as domestic pets. Since the early 1970s, the U.S. has restricted the commercial importing [...] The post The 8 Most Dangerous Animals To Keep As Pets appeared first on Goliath.

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