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How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.
The 10 Best Ford Mustangs Of All Time
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Few, if any, cars have as a loyal a fan base as the Ford Mustang. Many automotive experts liken the fans of Mustangs to a cult because of their unbridled passion for the muscle car. Each new version of the Mustang sends fans of the car into overdrive; scoping out the specs, analyzing the strength [...] The post The 10 Best Ford Mustangs Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
What Makes a Protest Effective? 3 Movements That Got Results
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Is it millions of marchers with clever signs and slogans, or does effective protest take more than just raised voices and collective outrage?
The Rise and Fall of George Jung: The Real-life Subject of 'Blow'
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The life story of George Jung reads like a high-stakes thriller, tracing the meteoric rise and dramatic fall of one of the most infamous drug smugglers in the history of the United States. Born into a modest family, Jung's early exposure to the world of narcotics set the stage for what would become a legendary career in the drug trade.
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.
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.
Locked and Loaded: Take a Shot at Our Firearms Quiz
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Cannons, howitzers and other artillery pieces produce more bang for the buck, but they're not so easy to carry in a holster. That's why armies need firearms. Now it's time to see if you're a firearms fanatic or a fizzling dud.
Can You Name These American Professional Sports Teams from a Partial Logo?
It doesn't matter if you're young, old or in between; people from all walks of life love sports in America! How much of a fan are you? Do you only know about your team, what about the entire league? Put your sports knowledge to the ultimate test with this American sports logo quiz!
What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.
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There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?