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What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?
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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.
How Political Recalls Work
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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing
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We often think of Puritans as those pilgrims to America whose twin passions were long church services and burning witches. But the truth is far more interesting.
How Triage Works
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Triage is a system in the ER that gives treatment priorities to the sickest patients. Learn more about how triage works.
How Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.
How the St. Louis Arch Stands Against All Odds
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The St. Louis Arch was so spectacularly designed that, when construction kicked off in 1961, many predicted an epic failure.
How Porta-Potties Work
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Using a portable toilet at an outdoor concert or festival might be disgusting. But it sure beats going in a field! Now, imagine if your job were to clean out those suckers.
The 12 Best-Selling Video Game Franchises Of All Time
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The video game industry reached $36 billion in revenue in 2017, up 18% from 2016, thus making gaming even more profitable than the film industry. In other words, video games have hit the mainstream, with 80% of American households owning at least one console and often multiple. Over the past few decades, there have been [...] The post The 12 Best-Selling Video Game Franchises Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
Do You Know How to Drive a Manual?
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Back in the day, driving stick was a more popular option for cars. But nowadays, most people drive automatic. Do you have enough know-how about driving a car with manual transmission? Well, fasten your seatbelt and take this quiz!
Can You Name the Game Console From a Photo of the Controller?
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Growing up with video games brings a certain nostalgia. From Sega to Nintendo, how many consoles do you remember? Find out by taking this HowStuffWorks quiz!