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Answer These Questions and We'll Reveal Where in the World Your Soulmate Lives!

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You know your soulmate is out there somewhere, but where? Answer our juicy, funny, crazy questions, and we'll be able to tell you! Packing your bags is completely up to you, though!

From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story

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Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.

Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?

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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.

The 25 Worst Cars Of All Time

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Not every car that is designed, manufactured and marketed to the public is a winner. In fact, automotive companies are as likely to roll a dud off the assembly line as a success. Whether it is an ugly design, poor engineering or a plain old lemon that turns off consumers, the history of the automobile [...] The post The 25 Worst Cars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

10 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S. (L.A. Shockingly Isn't One of Them)

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Living in a city offers a lot of excitement and opportunity on a daily basis, but it also comes with some downsides like pollution, trash and health risks. So, which cities have it worst? LawnStarter did a deep dive on this very topic to uncover the dirtiest cities in the U.S.

How does the aging process affect driving ability?

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Elderly drivers can suffer from vision deterioration and slowed reaction times. Find out how age affects safe driving and how to recognize the danger signs.

15 Must-see Mountain Ranges in the U.S.

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From the Arctic Circle to the warm climes of the southern border, the mountain ranges in the U.S. offer some of the most stunning, geologically diverse landscapes in North America.

How Old Is Earth and How Did Scientists Figure It Out?

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In 1953, CalTech geochemist Clair Patterson came up with an estimate for Earth's age that still holds today.

Methuselah Lived Nearly 1,000 Years, According to the Bible

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Today, we're diving into the legendary figure of Methuselah, the oldest person recorded in human history. Mentioned in the Bible as living 969 years, Methuselah is often seen as a symbol of longevity and divine mystery. But what makes him so significant in religious tradition?

The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.

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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.

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