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Am I Evil Quiz
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Some are born evil, some achieve evil, and some have evil thrust upon them! Some (we hope) aren't evil at all! It's time to figure out which category you fall int, with this handy quiz!
Can You Match the Image to the Skin Condition?
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Ever get a red, itchy spot on your skin and wonder what caused it? A rash? A spider bite? Ringworm? There are dozens upon dozens of skin conditions out there, so how many do you know? Scratch the itch with this quiz!
What Species of Dinosaur Are You?
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Once upon a time, the world was ruled by reptiles. Then stuff happened, there were mammals, and here we are. But what if you could go back? What if you could find out what kind of dinosaur you were meant to be? Take this quiz and get prehistoric!
How Holographic Versatile Discs Work
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Holographic memory systems offer more storage capacity and faster transfer rates than CDs and DVDs, but they've also been too expensive and complex to mass produce. Learn how the holographic versatile disc (HVD) has improved upon previous methods of holographic storage.
A Giant Tortoise Lives in the 'Galápagos of the Indian Ocean'
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By the time the oldest human dies, odds are there's a giant tortoise out there somewhere who'll live twice as long as they did. Hailing from the Indian Ocean and the Galapagos islands, giant tortoises have been one of the most durable and long-living species for centuries upon centuries.
What Are Geodes and Where Can You Find Them?
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Imagine walking through a dusty, arid landscape when you stumble upon a seemingly ordinary rock. Its rough exterior might not catch the eye, but what lies within surely will. Geodes are one of nature's most spectacular treasures, offering a glimpse into the geological processes that shape our Earth.
Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname
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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.
Are Snakes With Legs a Real Thing?
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Have you ever wondered if snakes used to have legs? Believe it or not, snakes didn’t always slither on the ground like they do today. In fact, once upon a time, snakes with legs really did roam Earth, and scientists have found some pretty incredible clues to prove it.
Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.
A New Frontier: The 12 Best Modern Western Films
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Hollywood was built upon the foundation laid down by the Western film genre and after fading in popularity during the late twentieth century, Westerns have quietly seen a resurgence. The golden era of 50s/60s Western films produced some of the greatest films of all time, many of which made our list of The 10 Greatest Westerns of All-Time. As it turns [...] The post A New Frontier: The 12 Best Modern Western Films appeared first on Goliath.