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Can You Identify All of These Office Supplies?

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Working nine to five, people? Or working remotely from home? No matter what your office setup is, it's helpful to review your office supply needs. Let's do it in a fun way, shall we? We'll riddle you with questions while you look at the screenshots and figure them out. Let's go!

How Bridges Work

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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).

Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic

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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.

How Valentine's Day Works

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Was there really a saint named "Valentine"? And why all the flowers and chocolate? Learn all about the origins and symbols of Valentine's Day.

12 Of The Oldest Objects Ever Discovered

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A lot of the times when people think of ancient artifacts, they picture Greek or Roman tools and relics. Things like oxidized copper trinkets, ivory statues, or maybe a bit of gold jewelry. But once you start thinking in archeological terms, a whole world of possibilities open up that pre date recorded history. Now we [...] The post 12 Of The Oldest Objects Ever Discovered appeared first on Goliath.

How Sustainable Agriculture Works

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How does sustainable agriculture work? Learn about green technologies and innovations in the field of sustainable agriculture.

What Did Jesus Look Like? Analyzing Historical Evidence

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The true appearance of Jesus Christ has been a topic of fascination and debate for centuries. Traditional Western art often portrays him with long, flowing hair, blue eyes and a beard, but these depictions are more reflective of European aesthetics than historical accuracy. This begs question: What did Jesus look like?

Can You Name All These British Landmarks?

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Can you tell the difference between the gorgeous old church where Princess Diana was married and the gorgeous old church where Will and Kate wed? Take our quiz to see how many of these British landmarks you can name!

How Verbal Irony Works: Examples and Practical Uses

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Verbal irony is a clever twist of language that keeps conversations interesting and adds humor by contrasting what is said with what is meant.

What is tooth powder?

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Tooth powder was around long before toothpaste. Find out what tooth powder was made of and how it was used.

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