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TV's 10 Greatest Fictional Doctors

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Hospitals are fantastic settings for television, as they are somewhere that drama and tension can easily unfold. Doctors are also terrific characters, as they must be skilled, intelligent and heroic, but the stress of the profession means that often we get to see another side of them in the many TV shows that are centered [...] The post TV's 10 Greatest Fictional Doctors appeared first on Goliath.

The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time

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This ain't no hoedown. This is all about the ability to musically throw down. It's tough to define exactly what a rock star is, but at their essence, they are really talented celebrities who are just cooler than everyone else. It's nearly impossible to narrow down a list like this, so once again, we chose [...] The post The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

10 Famous Figures Who Would Make Excellent Dinner Guests

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It's a classic question, often asked at chill hangouts between friends, office parties and even in the classroom, on occasion: Which historical figure, if given the opportunity, would make for the most interesting dinner guest? It's an endlessly fascinating opinion, and one that's sure to gather a wide variety of answers from most every individual [...] The post 10 Famous Figures Who Would Make Excellent Dinner Guests appeared first on Goliath.

Marvel's 10 Strangest Superheroes

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With the gleefully irreverent Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) proving that Marvel Studios could turn just about any oddball character (or five of them, for that matter) into a veritable money making machine, we here at Goliath decided to delve deep into the Marvel Comics catalog in order to take a peek at some of [...] The post Marvel's 10 Strangest Superheroes appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Pass This "Gilmore Girls" True or False Quiz?

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If you only like coffee with your oxygen, this quiz is perfect for you. Of course, if you even get one wrong, you're subject to a judgmental eye roll from Michel. Take it at your own risk.

Can You Identify These Moon Glyphs?

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Magical. Mystical. Mysterious. Moon glyphs! These seemingly simple symbols are more than meets the eyes. With only dots and lines, they can tell a story that spans time and space. But how many can you ID? Take the quiz and see!

Are Expired Foods Still Safe to Eat?

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Surprisingly, the date stamped on your unopened can of tuna doesn't really have much to do with how safe it is to eat. So what does it mean, and how can you decide whether to eat it or chuck it?

The Surprisingly Radical History of Mother's Day

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Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.

Does shaving really make hair grow back thicker?

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Lots of people think that shaving will make hair grow back thicker. Learn the answer to whether shaving makes hair grow back thicker at HowStuffWorks.

What Is a Nor'easter?

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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean - and why don't we say "northeaster"?

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