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The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time
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The death of the arcade may have been greatly exaggerated, but it is true that they are a much less significant part of the games industry than they used to be in the '80s and '90s (although virtual reality arcades could very well bring them back in a big way). Before the majority of gamers started [...] The post The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
What is OxyContin?
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I keep hearing about some drug called "OxyContin" in the news. What is it? Why all the fuss?
5 Things You Should Know About the 'New' Southern Ocean
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The Southern Ocean has finally been officially recognized, though scientists have known about it for over a century.
Did one of the first film audiences panic over footage of a train?
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Did people run for their lives at showings of the Lumieres' 1895 film 'Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station'? Head to HowStuffWorks to find out.
How do talk shows work?
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From highbrow content to more unrefined fare, talks shows have been on the tube for a while. Learn more about this television staple at HowStuffWorks.
Michigan's Dogman Cryptid Legend Started With a Song
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When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon.
How Contortionists Work
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Contortionists bend, twist and fold themselves into all sorts of strange and unnatural positions. Find out how contortionists become human pretzels.
5 Sayings of Confucius That Still Resonate Today
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Chinese philosopher Confucius tutored many young men on ethical behavior. Here are five of his quotes about personal morals and good government that we can still learn from.
The Truth Behind the Most Bizarre Titanic Conspiracies
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There's no question the Titanic sank, but could it have been intentional? Some conspiracy theorists think so.
What's a shark's "yummy hum"?
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A yummy hum is a sound that dying fish emit -- it's like a dinner bell to a shark. Read about the theory of the yummy hum and how it beckons sharks.