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How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
The Craziest Amusement Park Accidents That Resulted In Death
The love affair with amusement parks began in Coney Island, New York. In 1884, thousands of people flocked here to ride on La Marcus A. Thompson's Switchback Gravity Pleasure Railway. This Pleasure Railway offered the chance to speed along its 450-foot track at 6 mph. By 1927, the Coney Island Cyclone, which travelled at 60 [...] The post The Craziest Amusement Park Accidents That Resulted In Death appeared first on Goliath.
How Road Trains Work
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Australian road trains are the true bad boys of the Outback. Learn more about Australian road trains (aka truck trains) at HowStuffWorks.
How do you stop an out-of-control car?
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How do you stop an out-of-control car? Keep reading to learn about driving safety and how to stop and out of control car.
How to Static Time an Engine
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Does static timing your engine sound a little too intimidating? Read about how to static time an engine at HowStuffWorks.
How Atoms Work
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Atoms are in your body, the chair you are sitting in, your desk and even in the air. Learn about the particles that make the universe possible.
Why is it so difficult to back up a trailer?
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Backing up a trailer is difficult because everything happens in reverse. Find out exactly how you should be backing up a trailer.
The Ultimate Smart Homes Quiz
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If you're so smart, why would you need a smart home? The answer is for a variety of reasons, including saving energy costs, personal safety, even greater comfort. Take this quiz and see the smartest things in homes.
What Myers-Briggs Type Are You Destined to Marry?
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Opposites attract ... or do they? Knowing what personality type you are compatible with can help you know whether to go on that second date or accept that ring. Take this quiz to find your match!
Is Your Car Road-trip Ready?
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If your car is over than 10 years old, you need to make sure it's in top shape before you hit the road. HowStuffWorks has what you need to know.