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7 Unsolved Mysteries of the Art World

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Whether it's finding out the identity of the painter Banksy or wondering who is the real "Girl with a Pearl Earring," there's no shortage of mysteries and intrigue within the world of art.

The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War

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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.

10 Signs The Car You Want To Buy Is A Lemon

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When it comes to buying a used or second hand car, it is always "buyer beware." You never really know until you take a vehicle home if you've bought a solid and reliable car or if you've got a lemon on your hands. That said, there are some telltale signs you can look for that [...] The post 10 Signs The Car You Want To Buy Is A Lemon appeared first on Goliath.

The 10 Most Worthless Car Modifications

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Today there seems to be no limit to the ways in which people can modify their cars. Commonly known as "car mods," these are typically cosmetic alterations people can make to their car to customize and make it look cooler. The problem is that most car mods are actually pretty useless and a complete waste [...] The post The 10 Most Worthless Car Modifications 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.

10 Amazing Inventions We Don't Appreciate Enough

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From the moment we are awoken by our alarm clock in the morning, right through to when we turn out the light before going to sleep, we use an enormous amount of inventions that make our day to day lives much easier. Many of these are relatively new inventions, whilst there are also dozens of [...] The post 10 Amazing Inventions We Don't Appreciate Enough appeared first on Goliath.

10 Most Significant Ways Gaming Has Changed In The Last Decade

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Unveiling the top 10 game-changing transformations in the last decade of gaming. From VR to consoles, witness the evolution of the industry.

10 Of The Most Valuable Sports Cards Ever Sold

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Few things provide a better return on investment than sports cards. Baseball and hockey cards that are often bought for a buck or two can end up being worth millions of dollars if a player has a great career or gets inducted into the Hall of Fame. And when players reach legendary status in their [...] The post 10 Of The Most Valuable Sports Cards Ever Sold appeared first on Goliath.

True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz

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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!

Can you guess how much these everyday items used to cost?

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Thanks to the relentless march of inflation, prices of everything, from housing to a gallon of milk, continue to rise over time. People living in decades past had to pinch pennies and stretch dollars to afford necessities or splurge on a taste of luxury, just like modern families. Take our quiz to see if you can guess how much everyday items cost in days past!

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