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How a Marathon Works
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Marathons are 26.2 miles in length and have been known to cause death. Find out what marathons are all about and why anyone would run one.
How the 'Alien' Xenomorph Works
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You've always wondered how the xenomorph in 'Alien' worked. Now it's time to go behind the scenes and meet the xenomorph in 'Alien.'
10 Signs You're Using Illegal Movie Websites
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Streaming movies are a convenient way to catch a flick, but some of those online sites can be iffy, particularly if they offer free movies. We'll show you how to tell a legal site from a sketchy one.
How War Dogs Work
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Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?
The Greatest Avengers of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath)
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From the Human Torch to Captain America, find out who made our list of the 50 most iconic Avengers of all time, ranked. The post The Greatest Avengers of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.
Nazi Germany Conquers France: April 1940-December 1940
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from April 1940 to December 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
How Joysticks Work
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Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains -- if you can't input, you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years.
How Gnutella Works
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File-sharing allow tens of millions of people to freely trade MP3 and video files on the Internet. Is it legal? How are the files accessed? Is there a central database? Find out how this file-sharing structure works and see why it's harder for the record labels to sue.
How Spy Flies Will Work
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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.