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The 10 Most Influential Fictional Characters

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The world is full of people and things that influence us on a day to day basis. In fact, some of the most influential and interesting people in the world are fictional and have never walked the Earth. But even though they aren't real, they've certainly helped shape our lives and change society over the [...] The post The 10 Most Influential Fictional Characters appeared first on Goliath.

Great Escapes! 5 Wild Animals Who Busted Out and Went on the Run

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An orangutan who could unscrew bolts to bust out? A gorilla who climbed the vines out of her enclosure to just roam the zoo? These are wild animals, and these are their wild escape stories.

Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?

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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.

Plains Indians Tell Their Stories Through Ledger Art

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Plains Indian men kept historical records of their tribes in art. First with petroglyphs and pictographs and then on buffalo hides. When the white man came, they moved their art to ledger books.

8 Ingenious Ways to Repurpose Used Coffee Grounds

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There are lots of inventive uses for old coffee grounds, including candle-making, bug prevention and de-icing roads.

How Does Oil Recycling Work?

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How does oil recycling work? Keep reading to learn how to recycle oil and discover the environmental impacts of oil drilling.

The Best Truck Route GPS Apps

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Truck route GPS apps are powerful tools that help commercial truck drivers plan and navigate their routes effectively. Unlike traditional GPS apps, truck route GPS apps take into account the specific requirements of commercial vehicles, such as weight restrictions, low bridges, and truck-friendly parking. These apps provide accurate turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and advanced route optimization algorithms to ensure that truck drivers reach their destinations efficiently and safely.

Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)

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One of Earth's most interesting natural features, the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on the planet, defying conventional classifications to be both a sea and a lake.

Is the Bondo Ape a Cryptid or a Specially Adapted Chimpanzee?

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Nestled deep within the wilderness of the Congo Basin, the Bondo ape stands at the crossroads of legend and scientific reality. Once seen only in fleeting glimpses, this creature has become the focal point of intense curiosity and rigorous investigation.

The Driest Place on Earth: Chile's Atacama Desert

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The Atacama Desert, situated in northern Chile, is not just any ordinary arid region. Spanning over 600 miles (965 km) along the Pacific Coast of South America, it is one of the most extreme landscapes on the planet. Thanks to certain oceanic conditions, there are areas that have received zero rainfall throughout recorded history, making the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth.

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