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How the St. Louis Arch Stands Against All Odds

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The St. Louis Arch was so spectacularly designed that, when construction kicked off in 1961, many predicted an epic failure.

The Best Turquoise Is More Valuable Than Diamonds

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Cultures all over the world have treasured turquoise for its color and rarity for thousands of years - from Native American jewelry and Aztec and Mesoamerican art to King Tutankhamun's death mask.

You Know These 7 Supreme Court Cases by Name, But What Did They Decide?

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Some Supreme Court cases are so well-known they're often referred to by their case names, like Roe v. Wade. But what were the cases really about, and what did they decide?

The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated

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There have been thousands of professional boxers over the years but most of them, even the greats, lost a bout or two along the way. Retiring undefeated in the sport is quite an accomplishment. This list features the only 13 boxers in history who were world champions and managed to finish their careers without losing [...] The post The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated appeared first on Goliath.

How Bean Bag Toss Works

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Do you know how bean bag toss works? Learn how bean bag toss works at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Finish the Lyrics to These Disney Movie Songs?

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Disney has the art of animated musicals down to a science. Their animated feature films are so successful that many often become equally successful Broadway Musicals or even live-action features. How well do you know your Disney music? Find out by completing this finish-the-lyrics quiz.

Can You Guess These Occupations from a Picture and a Hint?

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Lots of jobs in the world are easily recognizable by their uniforms, but some aren't. We're going to give you a picture and a hint, and you'll have to tell us which occupation it is.

The Tools Quiz

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Don't go hammering the wrong thing because you think you know what tools are supposed to be used for. Why don't you take this quiz to prove to us that you actually know when and where to use them? Can you really identify all these tools?

Lepidolite: Exploring the Geological Origins and Metaphysical Properties

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Is it just a pretty crystal or a POWERFUL source of calm? Discover the SHOCKING truth about its lithium content and healing abilities!

The 1950s Car Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

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If you prefer your cars decked out with whitewall tires, giant tail fins and plenty of chrome, these '50s classics might be right up your alley. Take our quiz to see how much you know about '50s favorites from the Chevy Bel Air to the Hudson Hornet!

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