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How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
Transmission Quiz
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A car's transmission enables the engine to provide a wide range of output speeds - without it, you'd be limited to just one gear. But how much do you know about this vital piece of automotive hardware? Test your knowledge of both automatic and manual transmissions by taking this quiz!
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
Are Gunshot Detection Systems the Answer to Rising Gun Violence?
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Cities like Chicago are spending millions for high-tech systems that can identify and pinpoint the exact location of a gunshot. But are these systems worth the price tag?
10 Bizarre Car Innovations That Thankfully Failed
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Cars today are technological marvels that contain some truly miraculous innovations. If you were to tell people even 10 years ago that cars would be able to park themselves, direct the driver to where they are going and be equipped with rear view cameras, most people would tell you that you're crazy. Yet, here we [...] The post 10 Bizarre Car Innovations That Thankfully Failed appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Best Cars From Science Fiction Movies
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Science fiction movies have given us a lot of things over the years-from great thrills and spooky moments to glimpses of future technology and stern warnings about what might come to pass if humans aren't careful. Of course, science fiction movies have shown us a lot of cool cars over the years too. In fact, [...] The post The 10 Best Cars From Science Fiction Movies appeared first on Goliath.
What's It Like to Experience a Category 5 Hurricane?
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How does a hurricane become a Category 5 and what's it like to live through it? Those who have say you don't want to know.
Wilderness Survival Quiz
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Out in the wild, even the easiest trail hike can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation. How much do you know about wilderness survival skills?
How much do you know about the show "13 Reasons Why"?
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In 2017, Netflix debuted "13 Reasons Why," a series that ripped the veil of secrecy off of high school life, exposing such raw issues as bullying and suicide. While the show certainly got people talking, it also offered an intriguing glimpse into the mind of Hannah Baker, a girl who chose death over her daily struggles. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about this poignant and powerful series.
How Self-cleaning Paint Works
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Will self-cleaning paint be an option on your next new car? Learn about self-cleaning automotive paint at HowStuffWorks.