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The Ultimate "John Wick" Quiz
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Are you ready to take your seat at the High Table, or are you going to be rendered excommunicado? Will you need to spend some gold coins to pass this quiz or go for the big guns and take out a marker? If you think you know John Wick, load up and take the quiz.
Knight
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Knights, in the Middle Ages, were warrior horsemen. A knight was called Sir, and was usually of a noble or a genteel family.
10 Most Powerful DC Characters: A Highly Subjective List
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The DC Universe is packed with cosmic forces, godlike heroes, and villains capable of reshaping reality. From the early days of Action Comics to the sprawling multiverses of Dark Crisis and Infinite Earths, the most powerful DC characters have pushed the boundaries of sheer power.
How Submarines Work
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Not so long ago, the world's naval forces worked entirely above water. But all that changed with the addition of the submarine to the standard naval arsenal.
How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
How Hostage Negotiation Works
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A hostage situation places innocent civilians directly in harm's way, and armed intervention places the hostages at even greater risk. Learn how a skilled negotiator uses psychology, instinct and deception to achieve a peaceful end.
5 Most Commonly Broken Bones
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Have you broken one of these commonly broken bones? See five of the most commonly broken bones to see what's on the list.
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
How the U.S. Draft Works
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While the U.S. has no draft currently, it does require military registration via the Selective Service System. What does that mean and what would happen if a draft was reinstated?