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Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?

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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?

31 Hidden Details You May Have Missed In The 'Indiana Jones' Film Franchise

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When it comes to the greatest blockbuster movie franchises of all time, we'd rank Indiana Jones right up there with Star Wars. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' ode to 1940s adventure serials produced some of the best films of the 80s and introduced audiences to one of the most iconic heroes in movie history in [...] The post 31 Hidden Details You May Have Missed In The 'Indiana Jones' Film Franchise appeared first on Goliath.

1954-1962 Metropolitan

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The 1954-1962 Metropolitan bucked trends as compact import in the 1950s -- and it found initial success. Learn more about the 1954-1962 Metropolitan.

How Duels Work

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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.

Why do civilizations collapse?

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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?

Top 10 Movies About Food

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Have you ever left the theater after a movie about food with your mouth watering for the onscreen delights? Check out these top 10 movies about food.

8 Most Dangerous Jellyfish and 1 Stinging Imposter

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While swarm of jellies may look serene, you're best off keeping your distance. A sting from the most dangerous jellyfish on Earth can be deadly. Even when we're not looking at the most dangerous, many jellyfish species have venomous stings that can cause everything from mild discomfort to serious pain.

Why would the U.S. mint a trillion-dollar coin?

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Why would the U.S. mint a trillion dollar coin? Keep reading to learn more about why the U.S. would mint a trillion dollar coin.

How Forklifts Work

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Forklifts are a necessary tool in most warehouses, shipping depots and manufacturing facilities. In fact, without forklifts, we wouldn't be able to move manufactured goods nearly as efficiently as we do today.

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

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