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Why Are Potassium Iodide Pills Selling Like Crazy?

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Demand for potassium iodide pills has surged since Russia attacked Ukraine and threats of nuclear war loom. But why these pills, and what do they have to do with nuclear radiation?

10 Of The Most Insane Stunts Ever Performed

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Being a stunt performer requires people to be a certain kind of crazy. We're not talking about stuntmen here. We're talking about the daredevils who try and pull off insane stunts just for the hell of it. You know, to see if it can be done. These are the people who fly off cliffs, jump [...] The post 10 Of The Most Insane Stunts Ever Performed appeared first on Goliath.

Was an Evil Spirit Released When Japan's 'Killing Stone' Split in Half?

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When the "killing stone," or "Sesshō seki," split March 5, 2022, on the plains of Mount Nasu in Japan, was the devious spirit Tamamo-no-Mae released into the world to wreak havoc?

Could the Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Case Radically Alter U.S. Democracy?

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could give state legislators almost complete control over federal elections, which some experts fear could establish one-party rule and endanger democracy.

10 Reasons That Self-Driving Cars Might Actually Suck

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Every major car maker in the world is focused on developing self-driving cars. Automotive manufacturers from BMW to Ford are pouring tons of money and resources into getting self-driving cars on the roads, as are leading tech companies like Apple and Google. In fact, Google spent last summer testing their version of the self-driving car [...] The post 10 Reasons That Self-Driving Cars Might Actually Suck appeared first on Goliath.

Point d'Alençon Lace Will Always Be the Queen of Lace

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Point d'Alençon Lace is a needlepoint lace that originated in Alençon, France. It's delicate and rare and takes years to master.

A Beginner's Guide to Ignition Coil Replacement?

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Your car's ignition coil supplies the engine with the high voltages needed to get the car running. But how do you know if the ignition coil is malfunctioning?

How Far Is Russia From Alaska?

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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?

Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?

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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?

Siberia's Batagaika Crater Just Keeps Growing, and That's Not Good

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It's known as the "Gateway to Hell" and while it might not actually get you there, what it will unleash if it keeps thawing could truly be hellish.

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