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6 Things to Know About Well Water Before Digging
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Many homes in rural parts of the U.S. rely on well water rather than city water. But well water has pros and cons that city people may never have considered.
'My Brother's Keeper': Cain, Abel and the World's First Sibling Rivalry
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Cain and Abel are depicted in the Bible as the first pair of brothers and also the first case of murder on Earth. But what does the story really mean?
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
How Bad Is America's Infrastructure, Really?
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The Senate just crossed a hurdle to get a bipartisan infrastructure bill signed. It could pay for new roads, bridges and other installations that a country needs to function. But why is infrastructure so notoriously hard to fund in America anyway?
10 Signs The Car You Want To Buy Is A Lemon
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When it comes to buying a used or second hand car, it is always "buyer beware." You never really know until you take a vehicle home if you've bought a solid and reliable car or if you've got a lemon on your hands. That said, there are some telltale signs you can look for that [...] The post 10 Signs The Car You Want To Buy Is A Lemon appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Best First Cars For Young Drivers
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Most of us have fond memories of our first cars. More likely than not that car was less than glamorous. In a lot of cases our first vehicle may have been a piece of junk, albeit an inexpensive piece of junk. It may have been second hand, rusty, and the doors may not have closed [...] The post The 10 Best First Cars For Young Drivers appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Best Cars To Buy Second-Hand
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Car brands and models have reputations among motorists and the general public. Some makes and models of cars are known as "lemons," while others have reputations for being sturdy and reliable. And it is the trustworthy vehicles that are the best ones for people to buy second-hand. After all, there is nothing wrong with buying [...] The post The 10 Best Cars To Buy Second-Hand appeared first on Goliath.
The World's Top 10 Car Collectors
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They say wealthy people love their toys, and that is certainly true of car collectors. The super-rich, whether they be royalty, moguls or entertainers, love to purchase and collect cars. And many have amassed some truly awe-inspiring collections-filled with the latest supercars as well as vintage automobiles and rare car models. Many of the world's [...] The post The World's Top 10 Car Collectors appeared first on Goliath.
Growing Up in the '80s Quiz
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Ah, the 1980s. How much do you remember about the decade that gave us big hair, Big Wheels, Swatch watches and "Punky Brewster"? Take this quiz to find out how much you remember about growing up in the 80's.
The 1980s Sitcoms Quiz
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While some shows eventually jumped the shark, it's inarguable that the 80s were filled with a gaggle of glorious sitcoms. Find out how well you know these comedies by taking this quiz!