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African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say

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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people bearing thousands of pounds of gold. So, where did all that gold come from? And what would that be worth today?

Can You Pass This High School U.S. History Test Without Googling?

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Since earning its independence from Britain in the American Revolution, the United States has been a part of - and made - many big moments in history. Do you think you could pass this high-school level U.S. history quiz?

12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming

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For decades now virtual reality (VR) has dangled on the fringes of technology without ever truly achieving accepted mainstream adoption or commercial success. But according to Citigroup analyst Kota Ezawa, 2016 will be the year that VR finally gains widespread recognition and approval. By 2019 the VR market is expected to top $200 billion after accounting [...] The post 12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming appeared first on Goliath.

The 13 Greatest American Soccer Players Ever

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When it comes to soccer, the United States doesn't have the same storied history as many of the more glamorous footballing nations of Europe or South America. Despite that, they have been slowly clawing their way into relevancy over the last three decades. After failing to qualify for every single World Cup between 1954 and [...] The post The 13 Greatest American Soccer Players Ever appeared first on Goliath.

The 12 Best-Selling Video Game Franchises Of All Time

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The video game industry reached $36 billion in revenue in 2017, up 18% from 2016, thus making gaming even more profitable than the film industry. In other words, video games have hit the mainstream, with 80% of American households owning at least one console and often multiple. Over the past few decades, there have been [...] The post The 12 Best-Selling Video Game Franchises Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

Nuclear Power Pictures

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Nuclear power pictures show some of the major aspects of nuclear power production. Check out these nuclear power pictures.

Is Microwave Popcorn Really Dangerous?

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Is microwave popcorn dangerous? Will it cause cancer? Are there healthy popcorn out there? Find out more about microwave popcorn at HowStuffWorks.

Patrick Ewing

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Patrick Ewing, throughout his career, changed his basketball personality to an extent that few players do. Read about this basketball legend.

The Ultimate Happiness Quiz

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This Ultimate Happiness Quiz will test your knowledge of about this desired emotion. Check out the Happiness Quiz to get tips and learn more.

If You Hear a Scream in a Movie, It's Probably the Wilhelm Scream

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You may not know it, but you've probably heard it hundreds of times. It's the same scream of agony that's been used over and over in films since 1977.

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