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How Long Does the Once-dimming Star Betelgeuse Have Left?
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Star-gazers gasped when they saw how much Betelgeuse dimmed in 2019 and the reason wasn't clear. Even though it's back up to full strength, how long will it be before it explodes? We haven't seen a supernova in over 400 years.
5 Celebrity ER Trips
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Celebrity ER trips are for some of the same reasons as the general public. Take a look at five of the more famous celebrity ER trips.
How Long Does it Take To Charge an Electric Car?
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Coming soon to a garage near you: Electric vehicles! Big-name auto makers like Nissan, Ford, and Mitsubishi are scheduled for major EV releases in the next year or so, while small car makers are busy building small electric vehicles for short trips around the neighborhood. Learn more about how long it takes to charge an electric car.
12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming
For decades now virtual reality (VR) has dangled on the fringes of technology without ever truly achieving accepted mainstream adoption or commercial success. But according to Citigroup analyst Kota Ezawa, 2016 will be the year that VR finally gains widespread recognition and approval. By 2019 the VR market is expected to top $200 billion after accounting [...] The post 12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming appeared first on Goliath.
You May Be Dressed to the Nines for Special Occasions
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Have you ever seen someone so well-dressed that they looked ready to walk onto the red carpet? To describe someone who's gone all out, putting on their finest clothes to make a stylish impression, you might say they have dressed to the nines.
Which Final Fantasy character are you?
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Final Fantasy has been a leader in role-playing games and now has more than 15 installments. During that time, amazing characters have risen to the forefront and are now as recognizable as TV and movie characters we've been seeing for years. So which one of these characters are you?
What Was the Christmas Truce?
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The Christmas Truce stands as a point of sanity in an otherwise chaotic environment in World War I. Find out what the Christmas Truce was and how it worked.
Can You Pass This 1953 General Knowledge Quiz?
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This is a general knowledge quiz about the all-important year 1953, but you'll need to know more than basic grade-school trivia. The facts we present may come in handy one day. So take time to take in some little-known 1953 history and build up your brain bank!
Can You Match the Company to Its Famous Mascot?
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Did you know that Elsie the Cow was created in 1936, which makes her the oldest brand mascot in the U.S.? See how well you can match these most-beloved mascots, including those that have been around awhile, like Elsie, and those that are new, to the brand they're associated with.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?
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Electric cars that run only on power stored in their batteries -- no gasoline required -- are going to hit the mass market in the United States over the next few years, thanks to the likes of Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mini and a slew of others with plans on the drawing board. Learn more about charging your electric car.