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Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate

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The term "science fiction" gives writers an outlet to break the rules a bit and tell stories that revolve around scientific theories and concerns without necessarily having to worry about accuracy. Indeed, there have been many sci-fi movies that totally ignore how science works (we've even compiled a list of the worst offenders), which is fine [...] The post Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate appeared first on Goliath.

The Ultimate Kissing Quiz

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It can be a sign of love, grief or respect worldwide. Kissing is a natural act that gives millions of people physical and psychological satisfaction, but where did it originate? Why does it make us feel good?

Ancient Babylonian Tablet May Show Early Trigonometry, But Some Experts Are Dubious

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A reinterpretation of an ancient Babylonian tablet shows that trigonometry might be 1,000 years older than thought. But there's some disagreement.

Can Tooth Decay Lead to Death?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the big diseases that may occur if you have rotting teeth.

Monkeys Have the Anatomy for 'Human' Speech, But Not the Brains

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Can monkeys and apes talk? Learn more about primate speech abilities and vocal anatomy in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Where Did 'Shirt and Shoes Required' Come From?

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Where did "no shirt, no shoes, no service" come from? Blame the hippies, says HowStuffWorks.

Henry Ford vs. the Dodge Brothers: An All-American Feud

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HowStuffWorks looks at why the Dodge brothers couldn't work with Henry Ford, which permanently changed the U.S. auto industry.

What is pyrokinesis?

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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?

Does 'Dark Side of the Moon' really synch with 'The Wizard of Oz'?

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Many Pink Floyd fans can attest the band's music can be mind-altering. Learn how one of their albums connects to 'The Wizard of Oz' at HowStuffWorks.

What If We Had Two Suns?

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Double the suns means double the suntan, double the solar energy and double the awesome sunsets, right? Well, not exactly. Having two suns might sound fun, but it would probably make for a pretty different environment here on Earth.

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