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The 15 Greatest Video Game Companies That No Longer Exist

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Making video games is a rewarding, but volatile profession. Although gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry, many people who work on the development side of things have to endure poor work conditions, with long hours and the threat of studio closure constantly hanging over their heads. This isn't the case at every development studio, of [...] The post The 15 Greatest Video Game Companies That No Longer Exist appeared first on Goliath.

Times Science Fiction Movies Accurately Predicted Future Technology

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Considering 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future, people love to dissect what futuristic technology the movie got right and what has yet to come true. While we don't ride on hoverboards or own self-tying sneakers, the franchise got a few things right, such as the growing use of holograms and wearable [...] The post Times Science Fiction Movies Accurately Predicted Future Technology appeared first on Goliath.

The Craziest Amusement Park Accidents That Resulted In Death

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The love affair with amusement parks began in Coney Island, New York. In 1884, thousands of people flocked here to ride on La Marcus A. Thompson's Switchback Gravity Pleasure Railway. This Pleasure Railway offered the chance to speed along its 450-foot track at 6 mph. By 1927, the Coney Island Cyclone, which travelled at 60 [...] The post The Craziest Amusement Park Accidents That Resulted In Death appeared first on Goliath.

How much do you know about the show "13 Reasons Why"?

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In 2017, Netflix debuted "13 Reasons Why," a series that ripped the veil of secrecy off of high school life, exposing such raw issues as bullying and suicide. While the show certainly got people talking, it also offered an intriguing glimpse into the mind of Hannah Baker, a girl who chose death over her daily struggles. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about this poignant and powerful series.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Peter Dinklage

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He's made his name playing Tyrion Lannister on HBO's Game of Thrones, a role that has netted him three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, but actor Peter Dinklage is still not well known to many people. The 50-year-old actor who identifies himself as a "dwarf" is extremely private and rarely [...] The post 10 Things You Didn't Know About Peter Dinklage appeared first on Goliath.

Martial Arts Masterpieces You Can Watch Over And Over

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Martial arts movies have been a mainstay of cinema since at least the mid-1970s. All the mind-blowing choreographed action and high-flying stunts are certainly the main reason people have come to enjoy them, but it's not the only one. The truly memorable ones are full of history, humor, oddball characters, and, especially in older films, [...] The post Martial Arts Masterpieces You Can Watch Over And Over appeared first on Goliath.

14 Hidden Video Game Design Tricks That Will Blow Your Mind

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Designing video games is a lot harder than people think. Even avid gamers probably have very little knowledge of everything that goes in to making a great game. We're talking more than just good stories, big name voice actors, or flashy graphics. There are finely tuned design decisions that can be the difference between a [...] The post 14 Hidden Video Game Design Tricks That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Goliath.

What in the World Are Tonsil Stones?

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Those with strong stomachs may have watched the videos making the rounds of people who have tonsil stones. What are tonsil stones you ask? They're smelly, little white globs of who knows what that get built up in the, well, pockets of tonsils. Those with weaker stomachs can skip the videos and head right for the info below. And those with maybe a little tendency toward hypochondria will be glad to know tonsil stones are probably no big deal, even if they're gross.

How Well Do You Know Jesus' Sermon on the Mount?

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Blessed are those who can ace this quiz on the Sermon on the Mount. If you know Jesus' famous teachings well, then let your light shine. And if you pass, your reward will be great!

Ukrainian Refugees May Never Return Home, Even After the War Ends

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Research shows that generations of refugees, whether displaced because of war, climate or famine, may no longer want to return to the place that was once home, even after it is safe to do so.

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