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How Revolvers Work

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The revolver turned shooting a round into a one-step process, forever changing the face of crime, law enforcement and self-defense. Find out what goes on inside a revolver.

10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist

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Whether or not we are alone in the universe is one of life's greatest mysteries. On Earth we find ourselves in the "Goldilocks Zone," which means that conditions are just right for hosting life, but we have discovered other Earth-like planets deep in space, as well as planets that are thought to have water (which [...] The post 10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist appeared first on Goliath.

Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?

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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How Musketeers Worked

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Who were the musketeers and what were they fighting for? Read about the musketeers of 17th century France at HowStuffWorks..

10 Reasons Why Tesla Is a Scientific God

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He had patents and pigeons galore. His role in history books could be more. So come ye science fans, and read up on your Tesla facts, myths and lore.

How Skywriting Works

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Writing a legible message on paper requires a steady hand; writing one in the sky requires a steady everything.

How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?

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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.

How would time travel affect life as we know it?

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Would time travel affect life in any significant way if it was at all possible? Find out if time travel would affect life in this article.

Can wearing magnets really repel sharks?

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You may be able to repel sharks simply by wearing some magnets. But what's so abhorrent about a magnet to a shark? Find out why magnets repel sharks.

5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves

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Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.

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