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Who invented the elevator?
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Like so many other modern conveniences that we take for granted, the history of the elevator is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Believe it or not, there's some controversy over who invented this commonplace contraption.
How to Test Vehicle Braking Distance
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Testing vehicle stopping distance requires some know-how. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about testing vehicle stopping distance.
How Automotive Fine-Tuning Works
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Automotive fine-tuning requires great attention to detail. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about automotive fine-tuning.
14 Apple Products That Failed Miserably
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Present day Apple is one of the richest and most powerful companies in the world. Lately, it seems they can do no wrong. The iPad was ridiculed in 2010 by tech experts as an unnecessary toy - until they sold almost 20 million units in the first year alone. People line up for days in [...] The post 14 Apple Products That Failed Miserably appeared first on Goliath.
How to Use the Unit Circle in Trigonometry
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A unit circle is an important part of trigonometry and can define right angle relationships known as sine, cosine and tangent.
Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium
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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.
10 Motorcycle Modifications You Should Seriously Consider
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We all know that not every modification to a vehicle is beneficial or worthwhile. There are plenty of ghastly modifications out there to cars, trucks and motorcycles. We've even blasted all the terrible ones before. And when it comes to motorcycles, modifications can be especially tricky. Maybe it is because of the size of motorcycles [...] The post 10 Motorcycle Modifications You Should Seriously Consider appeared first on Goliath.
The Most Common Noises Your Car Makes (And What They Mean)
Cars made today are pretty quiet. A car that is working well and firing on all cylinders, so to speak, barely makes a whisper. This can make it particularly jarring when you hear your car making some unexpected sound-either under the hood or in the rear of the vehicle. It helps to know what the [...] The post The Most Common Noises Your Car Makes (And What They Mean) appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Strangest Sports In The World
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Sport is an enormous part of human culture, and for centuries people have invented new sports as pastimes. Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and tennis are a few of the more mainstream sports, but there are hundreds of different ones that are played all around the world. Many of these are old, traditional sports, whilst [...] The post The 10 Strangest Sports In The World appeared first on Goliath.
Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow
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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.