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Surgeon Robert Liston Was the 'Fastest Knife in the West End'
Surgeon Robert Liston was well-known for his operating speed and survival rates. Learn more about this quick-drawing doctor at HowStuffWorks Now.
What If We Ended War?
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Would we stick flowers in our hair and dance in the street? Or twiddle our thumbs and wonder what to do with all that new free time? Join us as we ponder a world without war.
You're a True Auto Fan If You Can Identify More Than 11 of These Automobiles
Are you the kind of auto fan who knows a Firebird from a Thunderbird or a Blazer from a Bronco? If you know a Sera from a Scarab and a Fenyr from a Fiat, then you MUST be a true auto fan. Take the quiz and prove it!
12 Toys From Your Childhood That Are Worth A Lot Of Money Now
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Remember your favourite toy from when you were a kid? It may be worth a lot of money today. The online market for the sale of toys is currently booming driven largely by nostalgia and a desire by people to recapture their youth. Websites from eBay and Amazon to Craig's List and Kijiji are full [...] The post 12 Toys From Your Childhood That Are Worth A Lot Of Money Now appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Name All of These WWII Political Figures From an Image?
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When it comes to the ins and outs of WWII, there's no way you're staying out of the politics of it all. Instead, see how well you actually know the political landscape by naming these political figures.
Can You Identify These Lizard Species?
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We may not have dinosaurs in the world anymore but we do have lizards. Lots and lots of lizards! Let's see you flex your herpetology muscles and name as many of these species as you can!
11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists
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Martial arts are so popular, they spawned an entire movie sub-genre starring some of the most respected martial artists of all time. Regarding this list, it's a mish-mash. We have several martial artists turned actors, some of whom have passed away but will always be remembered as legends, and some actors who you might not [...] The post 11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists appeared first on Goliath.
18 Marvel Villains Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered
The Marvel Universe is home to a vast array of characters both good and bad but of course, not all of these characters are created equal. Comic book storylines thrive on escalating conflict and as such, there have been characters introduced over the years that feel like they've been given every superpower you can think [...] The post 18 Marvel Villains Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.
How Airports Work
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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.
5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?