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Ridiculous History: Toxic German Sausages Are Responsible for Botox
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Botox has its origins in the discovery of botulism and a bad batch of German sausages. Learn more about Botox in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ridiculous History: Nike's Very First Shoes Were Made With a Waffle Iron
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What's the history of the first Nike shoes? Learn more about Nike shoes and their waffle iron origins. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Charles Darwin Worked
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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
1954-1956 Oldsmobile
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The original 1954 Oldsmobile designs were scrapped to make way for a new 88, Super 88, and Ninety-Eight. Learn more about the 1954 Oldsmobile lineup.
10 Crazy Military Weapons That Actually Exist
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Did you know that the Internet was originally invented for military purposes? It's true. So too were cell phones and the Humvee. In fact, many of society's biggest technology breakthroughs have been adapted for civilian use from their original military application. And when it comes to military technology, particularly weapons, there is no end to [...] The post 10 Crazy Military Weapons That Actually Exist appeared first on Goliath.
1966-1970 Buick Riviera
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The 1966 Buick Riviera was originally slated to test then-new front-wheel drive. Learn why the 1966 Buick Riviera excelled with rear-wheel power.
The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason
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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.
Ivo T: Profile of a Hot Rod
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The custom hot rod Ivo T was created by actor/racer "TV" Tommy Ivo in the 1950s. Learn about the hot rod's origin and see photos in this article.
Top 10 Retail Markups
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Retail markups can be quite large, and consumers will often pay hundreds of times the original cost of an item. Read about our top 10 retail markups.