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Can You Pass the Military Alphabet Quiz?
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You don't have to be in the military to make use of the military alphabet. If you master this quiz, you'll never get stuck on a phone call saying "S as in ... uh ... umm" again. You'll have code words for every letter rolling off your tongue, and you'll sound really sharp. Let's start.
Rewrite "Harry Potter" and We'll Guess Which Book Is Your Favorite
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Think you're just as talented as J.K. Rowling? Well, don't think that sounds "Riddikulus," because we're going to let you rewrite the entire "Harry Potter" series! So go ahead, make Voldemort the good guy and Ron the bookworm in this magical quiz! (If that's something you want to do, of course.)
The Most Common Noises Your Car Makes (And What They Mean)
Cars made today are pretty quiet. A car that is working well and firing on all cylinders, so to speak, barely makes a whisper. This can make it particularly jarring when you hear your car making some unexpected sound-either under the hood or in the rear of the vehicle. It helps to know what the [...] The post The Most Common Noises Your Car Makes (And What They Mean) appeared first on Goliath.
20 of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Your dog barking at the mailman? Loud. But he's got nothing on these seven. They're some of the loudest animals on the planet, and they're probably not the ones you'd expect.
What's the difference between high fidelity and high definition?
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What's the difference between high fidelity and high definition? Can you tell? Learn what high fidelity and high definition audio are all about.
The Greatest Debut Rock Albums Of All Time
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It's rare for a band to put out a truly classic album on their first try. Most bands take years to hone their sound, so expecting them to nail it on the first try is asking a lot. Sometimes though, bands come out of the gate with a seminal work that stands the test of [...] The post The Greatest Debut Rock Albums Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
Baby Boomers Should Be Able to Name These '60s and '70s Hits from Their Lyrics. Can You?
Calling all Baby Boomers out there! Do you recall the pop tunes that hit it big during your youth, particularly the songs of the 1960s and 1970s? If you do, it's time to test your musical knowledge! We'll give you the lyrics, and you tell us the song title. Sounds groovy? Dig it!
How Stethoscopes Work
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Stethoscopes started as a way for 19th-century doctors to put some distance between themselves and grubby patients. Today though, this simple listening tool is one of the best ways to diagnose a range of problems.
What Is Radar?
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Radar is used to track storms, planes, and weapons and also to create topographic maps. Learn about radar, radar technology and Doppler shift.
Why Can You Hear the Ocean When Holding a Seashell to Your Ear?
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Do you remember holding a large conch shell up to your ear to hear the ocean? Why does this work even when you're far away from the sea?