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Are There Diamonds in the Ocean?
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Not all diamonds are found on dry land. Many turn up in sediments below the ocean's surface. You just have to know where to look.
How the Grandfather Clock Got Its Name
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name - and it's probably not what you expect.
How Butter Fueled the Protestant Reformation
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The creamy shortening played an outsized 'roll' in the spread of Protestantism. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Smoking Rates in the Military Are So High
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New evidence shows that Big Tobacco specifically targeted U.S soldiers, because they were "less educated" among other reasons.
Streaming Thousands of Free Movies Is Totally Legal With a Library Card
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Can you stream movies for free from a library? Learn more about the Kanopy app in this HowStuffWorks article.
Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.
10 Absurd Superstitions From Around The World
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Everyone knows that breaking a mirror gives you seven years of bad luck, and that if you step on a crack you'll break your mother's back. It's easy enough to avoid a superstitious catastrophe when you're at home and know all about the culture and folklore, but what about when you're outside your native country? If [...] The post 10 Absurd Superstitions From Around The World appeared first on Goliath.
The Legend of Zelda Quiz
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Zelda may not have been the first video game, but it required new levels of creativity and problem-solving skills to beat - not to mention plenty of home drawn maps to guide the way. See how much you know about the Zelda franchise with our quiz.
Who invented the spork?
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Behold the humble spork! Made of the cheapest plastic and seen mostly at public school cafeterias and fast food chains, it doesn't have an inspiring pedigree. But it's been around for a long time.
Will new motor mounts increase engine response?
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Is it possible for something as simple as new motor mounts to increase engine response in your car or truck? Find out at HowStuffWorks.