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What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?

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Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.

Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous

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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?

Your First Kiss Experience

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Your first kiss experience is likely to be a memorable one. Learn about your first kiss experience at HowStuffWorks.

How the Shamrock Shake Became McDonald's Mintiest Legend

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The Shamrock Shake is back at McDonald's. We're breaking down all the quirks that make it so legendary.

The Water Frame: Revolutionizing Textiles in the Industrial Age

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The water frame was a revolutionary textile machine that mechanized spinning, transforming the cotton industry and driving industrialization.

15 Types of Boats Making Wakes and Sailing the High Seas

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If you're daydreaming about open water, there's a good chance you've wondered about the types of boats you might see—or own.

The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone

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Most frogs hop away from danger. But the hairy frog? It brings its own weapons to the fight—literally. Known for its bizarre defense mechanism, this amphibian snaps its own bones to create claws that pierce through its skin. You read that right.

How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?

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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.

The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War

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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.

The 10 Most Extreme and Dangerous Motor Races In The World

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If you thought racing cars only involved driving around a loop repetitively, think again. Many of the world's top car and motorcycle races involve difficult terrain, extreme conditions and incredible endurance. Race car drivers from around the globe test themselves in some of the most inhospitable environments-pushing their vehicle, and themselves, to the limit in [...] The post The 10 Most Extreme and Dangerous Motor Races In The World appeared first on Goliath.

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