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10 Fascinating Facts About Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan has inspired millions of people to play basketball, and this includes all of this generation's best stars. In the discussion of the greatest of all time, he is the first name thrown into the ring and he is always the one that the latest greats are compared to. Those who were fortunate enough [...] The post 10 Fascinating Facts About Michael Jordan appeared first on Goliath.

7 Most Evil Women In History

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It is generally assumed that most - if not all - serial killers are men; however, that isn't the least bit true. We have a list of women who are just as bad, if not worse, than many of the most famous male serial killers. We're not entirely sure what caused these ladies to go [...] The post 7 Most Evil Women In History appeared first on Goliath.

The 10 Best Cars To Buy Second-Hand

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Car brands and models have reputations among motorists and the general public. Some makes and models of cars are known as "lemons," while others have reputations for being sturdy and reliable. And it is the trustworthy vehicles that are the best ones for people to buy second-hand. After all, there is nothing wrong with buying [...] The post The 10 Best Cars To Buy Second-Hand appeared first on Goliath.

Should You Buy the Apple Watch?

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The Apple Watch is the coolest geekiest accessory in the world. Sure, "Star Trek" had the flip phone, and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" had Bluetooth, but James Bond had the smart watch, and he trumps everything. Strap on your taste and wind up your credit score. It's time to find out if you can afford not to have an Apple watch.

The 10 Greatest Car Designers In Automotive History

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Car brands are famous the world over. People everywhere can identify an Aston Martin or a Lamborghini. Most people even have an idea what infamous cars such as the Lada and Peugeot look like. But did you ever stop to think about who designs the cars we all know and love? Unlike fashion designers who [...] The post The 10 Greatest Car Designers In Automotive History appeared first on Goliath.

10 Automotive Companies That Failed

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They say nothing lasts forever, and that is certainly true in the case of the highly competitive automotive industry. While today we have the Big Three U.S. automakers in Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, there have, in fact, been hundreds of automotive manufacturers in the U.S. over the last century. Sadly, many of the [...] The post 10 Automotive Companies That Failed appeared first on Goliath.

13 "Revolutionary" Cell Phones That Failed Miserably

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The world of cellphones is a hugely competitive business. Numerous companies have jockeyed for market share over the years, both before and after the likes of Apple and Samsung took over as the two most dominant companies. And while the iPhone and Galaxy brands are generally considered the premiere mobile devices of today, there have [...] The post 13 "Revolutionary" Cell Phones That Failed Miserably appeared first on Goliath.

How Presidential Memoirs Work

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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.

Here's Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed

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The Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo's fourth home console, entered its respective generation as an underdog for the first time since Nintendo entered the gaming industry. While the N64 was viewed as a step backwards for the company in terms of commercial success, the GameCube actually sold fewer units than the N64, even with the industry as a whole [...] The post Here's Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed appeared first on Goliath.

12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction

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For generations science fiction writers have helped to shape the future with their imaginations. In his classic novel From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne wrote a fictional account of traveling to space nearly a century before it actually happened. What's more, radar, geostationary satellites, and powerful computers that fit in your pocket were all [...] The post 12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction appeared first on Goliath.

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