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How Attractive Is Your Car?
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Everyone knows you can't judge a book by its cover and that looks aren't everything. That said, does anyone really want to be driving a truly ugly car around town? Answer this quiz and we'll tell you just how attractive your ride really is!
10 South Carolina Beaches Where Serenity Meets Community
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There's no better way to soak up the sun and enjoy the South Carolina beaches than to hit the shoreline with a towel, some flip flops and a good book. Whether you're a fan of sand dunes, salt marshes or simply rolling waves kissing your toes, South Carolina's coastline has you covered.
Visions of Sugarplums: The Nutcracker Quiz
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What started as a simple children's book has transformed into one of the most important traditions of the holiday season, as fans young and old flock to theaters to see one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history, music and characters that make up this Christmas classic.
10 Superpowers We'd Love to Have
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Whether you grew up reading comics or you've only recently between introduced to the world of Marvel and DC by the plethora of comic book movies that have been released over the last decade, we're willing to bet that you've spent some time fantasizing about which superpower you'd like to have if given the opportunity to.
The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect
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Collecting things is a very personal pursuit. Ask most people why they collect something, and they'll usually say they do it simply because they like the item they collect - whether it be stamps, comic books or decorative spoons. But some collections go far beyond the norm. Many people out there are obsessed with some [...] The post The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect appeared first on Goliath.
12 Unbelievably Daring Real-Life Spies
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We've read about them in books and see them in movies all the time but is the the world of espionage and secret agents really as flashy and exciting as Ian Fleming would have us believe? Well, perhaps not in all respects, but many real-life spies have been tasked with missions that are just as [...] The post 12 Unbelievably Daring Real-Life Spies appeared first on Goliath.
15 Of The Craziest Guinness World Records
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How about a list dedicated to the oddities and impressive nature of Guinness World Records? Before video was everywhere, Guinness World Records would publish a book annually that was a best seller. The records cover everything from longest hair to most piercings to the most people to dance the "YMCA" at a single location (that [...] The post 15 Of The Craziest Guinness World Records appeared first on Goliath.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
12 Video Games That Would Make Great Movies
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It's become increasingly rare that Hollywood will come out something completely original. Almost everything in theaters these days is a sequel, prequel, reboot, remake, or spin-off of an existing franchise, or an adaptation of a novel, comic book, or video game. This article is going to talk about that last thing, the dreaded "video game movie." [...] The post 12 Video Games That Would Make Great Movies appeared first on Goliath.
18 Marvel Villains Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered
The Marvel Universe is home to a vast array of characters both good and bad but of course, not all of these characters are created equal. Comic book storylines thrive on escalating conflict and as such, there have been characters introduced over the years that feel like they've been given every superpower you can think [...] The post 18 Marvel Villains Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.