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How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
What were Nikola Tesla's famous inventions?
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Nikola Tesla was a pretty cool guy. Companies and rock bands have been named for him, and he pops up in Hollywood movies regularly. Not bad for one of history's greatest inventors. But what did he do to earn his fame? Here are some of Tesla's standout inventions.
TV Show Pictures
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Take a look at TV show pictures to learn fun facts and trivia about the most popular shows in history. Be entertained with TV show pictures.
If You Hear a Scream in a Movie, It's Probably the Wilhelm Scream
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You may not know it, but you've probably heard it hundreds of times. It's the same scream of agony that's been used over and over in films since 1977.
The Ultimate Nirvana Quiz
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Nirvana set fire to '80s hair rock and blazed a trail through rock history. How much do you know about the band? Get a little grungy, and take this quiz to find out!
The 'Back to the Future' Quiz
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This "Back to the Future" quiz requires you to think hard about various McFlys, iterations of Doc Brown and even Jennifer Parker if you're really looking for a challenge.
What's the difference between old and vintage?
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Are you wondering what's the difference between old and vintage? Find out what's the difference between old and vintage in this article.
9 of the Largest Chicken Breeds
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Whether you're a chicken keeper looking to increase egg production or just curious about the largest chicken breed, here's a list of the giants by weight.
The Minuet Cat Is Basically a Persian Munchkin (and We Love It)
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Let's talk about a feline that's small in stature but big on charm: the Minuet cat. Also known as the Napoleon cat, this domestic hybrid breed is a delightful mix of two existing domestic breeds: the Munchkin and Persian cat groups.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Jeans
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of blue jeans and tells you where those rivets came from.