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Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs
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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.
How Calculators Work
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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.
How Wave Energy Works
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Wave energy could be used to create electricity, replacing the burning of fossil fuels. Find out more about wave energy and how it can be harnessed.
Can We Guess How Many Times Your Heart Has Been Broken?
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Heartbreak is one of the most painful human experiences. Sometimes it leaves a noticeable mark, but how big? Let us guess how many times you've gone through the wringer of love!
If You Can Name 25/25 of These Countries From Just Three Cities, You're a Geography Genius
There are more than 190 countries in the world, and that's a lot to know! If you've ever had a map hanging on your wall, you probably got the knowledge to ace this. Find out if you're a geography genius by seeing how high you can score!
How Naming the Continents Works
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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.
Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology
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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Cars If We Disguise Them As Dogs?
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Does this Dodge look like a dog or is it just me? Work through these woofs, er, wheels, and see if you can make out the model from its canine counterpart. Focus closely, and it won't be that ruff!
The Cake Is a ___: Can You Fill In the Blank on These "Portal" Quotes?
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"A complimentary escape hatch will open in 3, 2, 1." Just kidding. We're not going to let you off that easy, because if you want to escape through this "Portal" quiz, then you'll have to fill in a few blanks first!
10 Real-Life Prison Breaks That Will Blow Your Mind
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Breaking out of a prison is no easy feat. Many prisons have security features such as CCTV, motion detectors, barred windows, massive walls, barbed wire, electric fencing, and armed guards. Despite these and other obstacles, some prisoners will exhaust the limits of their wit and ingenuity and take every opportunity they can to escape. Prison [...] The post 10 Real-Life Prison Breaks That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Goliath.