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15 Types of Gemstones to Add a Little Sparkle to Your Life
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From ancient amulets to modern engagement rings, different types of gemstones have always caught the human eye.
20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far
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The world has come a long way since we were prepping for Y2K. We've witnessed some major moments since then. HowStuffWorks looks at 20 big ones.
How Concrete Roofs Work
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Concrete roofs are exactly what they sound like: solid slabs of concrete capping the top of homes. How can concrete roofs protect you from big storms?
12 Things That Will Skyrocket In Value Once The Apocalypse Hits
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If you were to check your person right now, Chances are, you might have some silly colored paper with dead world leaders on it, and maybe some circular pieces of semi-precious metal. Unfortunately those probably won't get you very far after society collapses and the world reverts back to a barter economy where gold and silver [...] The post 12 Things That Will Skyrocket In Value Once The Apocalypse Hits appeared first on Goliath.
How Many Cattle Breeds Can You Identify?
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Humans first domesticated cattle around 10,500 years ago, and now a wide variety of cattle breeds are reared for their milk, meat and hardworking capabilities. If you think you know your cattle breeds from Angus to Zebu just by looking, then mosey on into this quiz!
How Crystal Skulls Work
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To some people, a crystal skull is simply a crystal in the shape of a human skull. But to those who believe in the supernatural, it can represent doom or hope.
How Volunteer Armies Works
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Volunteer armies face a number of recruitment challenges. Learn how volunteer armies operate and how they differ from conscripted armies.
Who Invented the Internet?
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At one time, sharing files between computers meant carrying a box of punch cards from one machine to another. The Internet changed all that, but who's responsible for creating this network of networks?
Test Your Vocabulary With This Quiz!
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Want to test your smarts without the headache of a graduate program? Take this vocabulary quiz, and let's find out if you're smarter than a Ph.D. student.
Can You Name All of These WWII Political Figures From an Image?
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When it comes to the ins and outs of WWII, there's no way you're staying out of the politics of it all. Instead, see how well you actually know the political landscape by naming these political figures.