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10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries

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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.

Top 5 Richest Internet Entrepreneurs

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Being an Internet entrepreneur requires a good idea, strong business acumen and hard work. See the top 5 richest internet entrepreneurs to learn more.

How Aerogels Work

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Aerogels are incredible materials that could have dozens of uses from insulation to oil spill cleanup. Learn about aerogels in this article.

How the Doppler Effect Works

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The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works.

Where Did the Solomon Islands Giants Legend Come From?

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Solomon Island Giants: Are they ancient myths or a hidden piece of human evolution? Stories of the Solomon Island Giants have been passed down for generations among Solomon Islanders, describing enormous, human-like creatures lurking in the dense rainforests. These mysterious creatures have captured the imagination of locals and researchers alike, fueling debates about their existence.

10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank

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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.

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 10 Most Influential Cars Of All Time

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There have been many important cars throughout history. Cars and other vehicles have shaped the environment that we live in, and the ways in which we live. Cars also influence popular culture and are synonymous with certain periods in time. The best cars last and become more valuable with the passage of time. They influence [...] The post The 10 Most Influential Cars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

What Was Before the Big Bang?

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Before the big bang, the universe existed as an incredibly small singularity. Learn about what existed before the Big Bang.

10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You

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Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches. Here are 10 reasons space exploration matters to you.

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