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How Police Sketches Work

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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.

The Worst Disasters To Ever Happen On Movie Sets

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Movie making is a risky business. It always begins with a financial risk, and sometimes the script calls for necessary, calculated risks to take place on set or location. Stunts, pyrotechnics, firefights: these are just a few things that bring with them an inherent risk when playing big budget make believe. Throughout the history of [...] The post The Worst Disasters To Ever Happen On Movie Sets appeared first on Goliath.

12 Black Anime Characters: Racism vs. Representation on TV

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Anime, originating in Japan, has long had a complicated relationship to race. In many early anime series, Black characters were almost entirely absent, and when they did appear — even later on in anime's development — they were often cringe-worthy stereotypes.

10 Most Destructive Storms

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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.

How Stephen Hawking Worked

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He ventured to the abyss of black holes, wagered on the information paradox and floated around in zero gravity. Meet the man, the legend, the super scientist: Stephen Hawking.

How Ambulances Work

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How are ambulances dispatched and why do they cost so much? HowStuffWorks takes a close look at the world of ambulances.

10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson

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The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.

How Drone Strikes Work

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We know how drone strikes are supposed to work: After careful monitoring, the bad guy is targeted and taken out. The reality is often much hazier - and deadlier.

Ultimate Guide to Scooby-Doo

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'Scooby-Doo' is a favorite cartoon. Learn about 'Scooby-Doo & Shaggy Get A Clue!' and get behind-the-scenes information, plus an episode guide.

How Siri Works

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Apple's mobile assistant Siri is the source of much comedy -- and frustration -- among users. How did Siri come to be, and how useful is it, really?

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