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Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
Top 5 Inventions for Kids
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Edison, Bell, the Wright Brothers -- sure, their inventions changed the world, but they didn't tend to think up much for the kids. But that doesn't mean there haven't been some good ones over the years. So pick up your pogo stick and hop along to find out five of our favorites.
Top 5 Gadgets on the High-tech Soldier
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Soldiers rely on all kinds of high-tech gadgets to help them get their jobs done. Some of them are specially designed for military use, while others are gizmos you might have in your pocket right now.
This Cattle Breed Identification Quiz Is Really Hard, So We'll Be Impressed If You Even Get Four Right
Most people don't give cattle a second thought, so long as they have access to milk and hamburgers. But if you fancy yourself a real cowboy or cowgirl, maybe a cowperson, then let's see how many you can identify! No bull, just a quiz!
Can You Identify the Canadian Cartoon From an Image?
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Growing up in Canada meant that you got to see some pretty awesome Canadian cartoons. Do you think you can remember these Canadian childhood classics? Let's see if you can recognize them from only one photo!
Baby Boomers Should Remember These Cars From the '50s. Do You?
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Huge fins, hardtops, and chrome as far as the eye could see. That was '50s automaking in a nutshell. Some of the coolest cars of all time came out of the 1950s. Want to see how many you can remember? Rev up your engine in this quiz and see!
15 Of The Craziest Guinness World Records
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How about a list dedicated to the oddities and impressive nature of Guinness World Records? Before video was everywhere, Guinness World Records would publish a book annually that was a best seller. The records cover everything from longest hair to most piercings to the most people to dance the "YMCA" at a single location (that [...] The post 15 Of The Craziest Guinness World Records appeared first on Goliath.
12 Of The Most Mind-Blowing Scientific Theories Ever Conceived
As much as we might like to think that our collective knowledge has unlocked most of the mysteries of the universe, we've really only got a hold on a tiny fraction of the knowledge required to fully understand it all-and it's a weak hold at best. But every once in a while a new theory [...] The post 12 Of The Most Mind-Blowing Scientific Theories Ever Conceived appeared first on Goliath.
12 Of The World's Craziest Competitions That People Actually Sign Up For
Humans have a highly competitive nature. It's just in our blood. Every year weirder and wilder sports are invented and new events get added to the Olympic games. But since there are so many people involved in the more common sports and games, competing in them at the highest level is extremely tough, making it [...] The post 12 Of The World's Craziest Competitions That People Actually Sign Up For appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Name These Male '80s Bands and Artists From an Image?
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These guys had some big hair and some big hits. Get ready to see some hairspray, this quiz is going to bring you back to when men teased it up just as much as women.