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The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath)
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Back in 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the world to the six founding members of the X-Men, comprised of Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, Jean Grey, and Professor X. Roughly twelve years later, the popularity surrounding the superhero team had grown exponentially. This led Lee and Kirby to introduce twelve new mutants to the franchise, [...] The post The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.
What are the challenges of reducing solid waste?
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Landfills have long been the final destination for garbage, but as they start to fill up, we're left to find ways to reduce our waste. What challenges are involved, and why isn't reducing waste as easy as it sounds?
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
How Cockroaches Work
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Cockroaches are creepy, but they're also very complex creatures. Learn about the anatomy of cockroaches and how to get rid of them.
How Nonstick Cookware Works
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Nonstick cookware lets you cook with less cleanup time and less fat. Learn what lets a nonstick coating stick to pans but not to your pancakes.
10 Venomous Creatures in Your Backyard
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You don't have to live in some exotic, tropical environment to find a venomous critter. They live all over the world, and some may be closer than you think.
Do jobs that are more fun usually pay less money?
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Is it possible to make good money doing a job you truly love? Learn more about the correlation between fun and lucrative jobs at HowStuffWorks.
10 of History's Happiest Accidents
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Where would we be without the accidental discoveries of beer, penicillin or Popsicles? Here is HowStuffWorks' list of history's happiest accidents.
Bottled Water Basics: How Many Bottles of Water in a Gallon, and More
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For a seemingly basic food product, bottled water has generated its share of controversy. Find out why.