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How Far Can a Plane Glide if Its Engines Fail?

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It can definitely be done - we saw Capt. Sully Sullenberger successfully land an Airbus A320 without any engines, in the Hudson River no less. But just how far a plane can fly without its engines depends on a few different factors.

Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology

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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?

7 Benefits Of Driver's Education Courses

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Do you have a teenager who is itching to get their driver's license? Is your son or daughter excited about their 16th birthday because they can't wait to get behind the wheel of the family car? As any parent knows, this can be a period of great anxiety and stress. The reasons teens are excited [...] The post 7 Benefits Of Driver's Education Courses appeared first on Goliath.

Where Did the 'DEE-FENSE' Sports Chant Come From?

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At many sports games, you'll hear the cry 'DEE-FENSE.' HowStuffWorks finds out who started it and why.

The ultimate gardening quiz for the green-thumbed!

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Are you obsessed with your garden? Do you plant your own vegetables and herbs to enjoy at your family's dinner table? There is so much to learn when it comes to gardening, and this quiz will separate the green-thumbed from the black-thumbed.

'The Golden Girls' Quiz

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It's not hard to believe "The Golden Girls" remains a cult classic more than 30 years after its television debut in 1985. The humor of Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophi still makes us LOL! Take this quiz to see if you're qualified "to be a friend."

Who invented the spork?

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Behold the humble spork! Made of the cheapest plastic and seen mostly at public school cafeterias and fast food chains, it doesn't have an inspiring pedigree. But it's been around for a long time.

Did NASCAR Really Start With Bootleggers?

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The high-octane stock car races of NASCAR are an American institution. But did NASCAR really start with bootleggers? Find out from HowStuffWorks.

Why don't we wear wristwatches anymore?

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Wearing wristwatches is increasingly becoming something of the past. Find out why we don't wear wristwatches anymore.

Who popularized the term 'virtual reality'?

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The concept of virtual reality is nothing new, but we bet you didn't know that a quirky, math-loving, dreadlocked dude is famous for coining the term. Meet Jaron Lanier.

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