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The Fish Doorbell Isn't a Joke ... Seriously
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Imagine a doorbell — but for fish. In the Netherlands, this eco-friendly innovation is making waves. The fish doorbell, or "visdeurbel," is a clever system created in the city of Utrecht to help native freshwater fish migrate more freely through canals and locks during spawning season.
The 25 Greatest Batman Movies, Ranked From Worst To Best
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Batman made his first appearance in Detective Comics #27, an issue that eventually became one of the most significant and valuable comic books in history. Since then, the Caped Crusader has been the star of numerous TV series and movies, both live action and animated, as well as a boatload of video games. While we're huge [...] The post The 25 Greatest Batman Movies, Ranked From Worst To Best appeared first on Goliath.
The 15 Greatest Video Game Reboots That Breathed New Life Into A Franchise
Much like in film and television, reboots have become increasingly popular in the video game industry in recent years and given the nature of the gaming landscape, this trend makes a lot of sense. As a medium, video games have evolved at a much more rapid pace in the last few decades than film or [...] The post The 15 Greatest Video Game Reboots That Breathed New Life Into A Franchise appeared first on Goliath.
Where did the potato chip come from?
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You know you love the salty goodness of a potato chip, but where did the potato chip come from? Learn the history behind this salty treat.
Can You Correctly Identify Every Country in Central and South America?
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Where does everyone want to go when the weather gets cold? Down south! It's time to head way down south through Central and South America, see if you know your Belize from your Brazil and your Dominica from your Dominican Republic. Take the quiz and see!
The Longest Breath Hold Was Longer Than a Sitcom Episode
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It's one of the easiest human feats to attempt but one of the hardest to persist at - because when the urge to breathe hits, it hits hard, and it can seem impossible to keep going.
Which Marvel Squad Do You Belong In?
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Not all heroes wear capes, but in order to make sure justice is upheld they do need special powers. Whatever your intentions for saving the world might be, there's a superhero squad with your name on it. Are you ready to find out where you belong in the Marvel universe?
How Kin Selection Works
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We're used to taking the phrase "survival of the fittest" to mean it's an "every man for himself" world. But some animals (like worker bees) sacrifice themselves to ensure their species lives on. Why would they do this?
Thomas Edison vs. Nikola Tesla Quiz
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Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla both had amazing inventions. Find out more about this controversial duo with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
How Brake Assist Works
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Brake assist helps stop a vehicle faster to avoid crashes. Read about cutting-edge brake assist technologies on HowStuffWorks.