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What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
Can You Match the Name of Santa Claus to the Country It Comes From?
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"He's making a list/He's checking it twice/He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice/Weihnachtsmann is coming to town!" Sound familiar? No? Santa Claus isn't the same everywhere. See how many of these alternatives to "Santa Claus" from around the globe you can identify!
How Self-cleaning Ovens Work
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Getting your oven dirty is easy. Getting it clean again is another matter entirely. Self-cleaning ovens sound good, but do they really work as well as their makers promise?
What are the challenges of reducing solid waste?
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Landfills have long been the final destination for garbage, but as they start to fill up, we're left to find ways to reduce our waste. What challenges are involved, and why isn't reducing waste as easy as it sounds?
Understanding Cancer and Gemini Compatibility: Emotional vs. Intellectual Dynamics
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Discover the unique dynamics of Cancer and Gemini compatibility. Learn how their emotional and intellectual traits shape love, friendship, and communication.
How Facebook Timeline Works
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In early 2012, Facebook Timeline replaced the personal wall format that users had been accustomed to. See what Facebook Timeline is all about.
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
12 Music Genres That No Longer Exist
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These days music fans don't necessarily care about what genre the music they enjoy falls into but this wasn't always the case. There was a time where much of your identity was tied to the music you listened to. Case in point: the rock vs. disco debate that dominated the late 1970s. Throughout the past 50 years [...] The post 12 Music Genres That No Longer Exist appeared first on Goliath.
Who Am I? Bible Edition
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Everyone knows the key characters in the Bible, but it takes a real expert to identify all these figures, from the major to the minor and everyone in between!
Kevin! How well do you know your Home Alone trivia?
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This 1990 movie has become a beloved classic. "Home Alone" is about an 8-year-old boy who uses a series of booby traps and carefully laid surprises to defend his home after being left behind. How much do you remember about the antics of Kevin and the Wet Bandits? Take our quiz and test your knowledge, "ya filthy animal!"