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10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
How False Positives Work (and What They Could Mean for Your Health)
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Depending on the test and other things, a false positive for cancer could be as high as 50 percent. Learn about false positives at HowStuffWorks.
How the Bulova Precisionist Works
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Do you know how the Bulova Precisionist watch works? Find out how precise the Precisionist really is.
Why Do We Turn Down the Radio When We're Lost?
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You've probably experienced that moment where you're driving, get lost, turn down the radio, and then think, "Why did I just do that?"
How to Restore Old Family Photos
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Want to know how to restore old family photos? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to restore old family photos.
The 10 Most Overrated Video Games Of All Time
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We've written before about some of our favorite video games, the kind you always fall back on when you're looking for something solid to play. Most of the time when we choose to fall back on classic video games, it's because we've recently been let down by something else we've chosen to invest our time [...] The post The 10 Most Overrated Video Games Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked
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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.
You Already Have This Surprisingly Simple Good Luck Charm
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A good luck charm is only as effective as your belief in it, but that's still powerful. It's like the placebo effect. What's the harm in a positive outlook?
The 13 Best Directors Of Modern Cinema
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Often the focal point of a film will be the stars, but sometimes the selling factor will be who directed the film. The director is the one who creates the film and controls the artistic and dramatic elements, and no film can succeed without a director with talent and vision. These 13 directors have all [...] The post The 13 Best Directors Of Modern Cinema appeared first on Goliath.
How to Tap a Keg
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It's the centerpiece of many festive occasions. It keeps beer fresh and makes it portable. So how is it designed and manufactured? And where does it go when its party days are over?