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Did Genghis Khan Really Kill 1,748,000 People in One Hour?

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Genghis Khan is said to have killed 1,748,000 people in one hour. But is that possible? If not, what really happened?

What Happens When a Keystone Species Goes Extinct?

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Keystone species in an ecosystem function much like a keystone in an arch. Without them the structure collapses. Learn about keystone species.

How the Vikings Worked

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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.

12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction

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For generations science fiction writers have helped to shape the future with their imaginations. In his classic novel From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne wrote a fictional account of traveling to space nearly a century before it actually happened. What's more, radar, geostationary satellites, and powerful computers that fit in your pocket were all [...] The post 12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction appeared first on Goliath.

Sea Otters Are the Party Animals of the Sea

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Sea otters are intelligent, rambunctious, chatty, curious and gregarious. HowStuffWorks gets to know these cuties.

What If Everyone on Earth Had Easy Access to Clean Water?

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Would a world with ample water for all mean less disease? Fewer wars? Globally improved health and finances? Sip along with us as we wonder what if.

The Zoo Hypothesis: Are Aliens Watching Us Like Animals in a Zoo?

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Is it possible that we are not alone in the universe, but are just like animals in a zoo to the aliens who are watching us?

How Much Do You Know About Horses?

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Whether you ride horses or have always just admired them, you have to admit that horses are exceptional animals. Beautiful, majestic and powerful, horses are a big part of our history. In this quiz, we're going to explore some fun facts about these remarkable creatures.

Jackals: Canine Survivors and Tricksters of Folklore

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Jackals are adaptable and wily, survivalists to the core. HowStuffWorks looks at these formidable canines.

The Javan Rhino Is the Rarest Living Rhinoceros Species

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The Javan rhino is found in just one place on Earth, at least in the wild: Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Once abundant, it is now the rarest rhino and one of the rarest mammals in the world.

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