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Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you - and what you do affects it.
WWII Sparked America's Shark Obsession, Not 'Jaws' or Shark Week
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Decades before Discovery started its wildly successful Shark Week, Americans were transfixed by stories of shark-infested waters.
EPCOT Was Walt Disney's Radical Vision for a New Kind of City
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EPCOT was Walt Disney's "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." But it didn't actually turn out the way he had envisioned it.
The 10 Best Luxury Cars That Cost More Than $100K
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If money is no object, then you may want to consider purchasing a luxury car from a top end automotive manufacturer that has all the bells and whistles. And, when money is not a consideration, you can find some pretty sweet rides to buy. Luxury car brands such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Bentley all [...] The post The 10 Best Luxury Cars That Cost More Than $100K appeared first on Goliath.
The Portuguese Man-of-war Is Not a Jellyfish and Packs a Nasty Sting
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Even washed up on the beach, the Portuguese man-of-war can deliver searing pain with its stinging tentacles, so whatever you do, don't touch it.
Annie Londonderry Bicycled Around the World and Into the Record Books
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At age 23, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, aka Annie Londonderry, set out on an around-the-world cycling adventure. Why did she do it and did she make it?
Quiz: What has more horsepower?
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Put two things side by side, and decide which one has more horsepower - that's what this quiz is all about. It's like drag racing in quiz form!
What is tooth soap?
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Tooth soap isn't too different from the paste you're used to -- and it may even be cheaper. Learn all about tooth soap.
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
Countries That Start With 'Z' and How They Got Their Names
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If you were to explore the world alphabetically, you'd find 27 countries starting with "s" - like Spain, Sweden and South Africa - each with its own rich history and vibrant culture. But when you get to "X," the map draws a blank; no countries start with that elusive letter.