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Ultra-processed Foods Are Addictive by Same Criteria as Tobacco
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Can ultra-processed foods really be considered addictive? Or are people just overindulging in foods that they like?
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
What Part of the World Do These Lethal Snakes Live In?
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These lethal snakes are known for causing havoc for the people who encounter them. But, do you know where they are found? Take this quiz and find out!
5 Worst Nuclear Disasters in the World
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Nuclear power plant accidents are rare, but when they happen, there can be lasting effects from the radiation. Here are history's most horrific accidents.
10 Physical Human Traits That Evolution Has Made Obsolete
In Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of Species, he referred to a number of "vestiges" in human anatomy that he posited are remnants left over from the course of our species' development over time. Darwin suggested that these vestigial organs are evidence of evolution and represent functions that were once necessary for our survival, but [...] The post 10 Physical Human Traits That Evolution Has Made Obsolete appeared first on Goliath.
How Sci-fi Doesn't Work
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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.
How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo
How FireWire Works
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FireWire transmits data to and from high-bandwidth digital devices faster than USB. Learn what FireWire is, how it works, and when you'd use it.
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
How do broken bones heal?
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How does your body heal broken bones? Amazingly, broken bones begin healing immediately. Learn how broken bones or fractures are repaired.