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How Bug Spray Works

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Our world is full of insects, and our first response to seeing one is usually to reach for a can of spray to zap it. Is this good idea? What's in your typical can of bug spray? And, could it harm you, too?

10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs

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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world's most famous scapegoats?

What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?

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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.

Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations

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Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.

How Zero Works

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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.

10 Scary Modern Technologies

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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.

5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves

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Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.

10 Dangerous Everyday Things in Your Home

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You would not believe the dangerous things in your home - everything from air freshener to cosmetics. Learn about the dangerous things in your home.

How Hula Hoops Work

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Where did hula hoops come from and how did they get so popular? Read about the origins of hula hoops at HowStuffWorks.

Top 20 Satire Movies of All Time (ranked by Goliath)

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Satires are a staple of the film industry, providing powerful social commentary when done well. The best satire movies use this technique subtly and don't hit you over the head with it, but still find ways to make their point. Satires take a familiar story or genre and make fun of it through imitation, often [...] The post Goliath's Top 20 Satire Films Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

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