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10 Automotive Companies That Failed

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They say nothing lasts forever, and that is certainly true in the case of the highly competitive automotive industry. While today we have the Big Three U.S. automakers in Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, there have, in fact, been hundreds of automotive manufacturers in the U.S. over the last century. Sadly, many of the [...] The post 10 Automotive Companies That Failed appeared first on Goliath.

Chawanmushi, Haggis, Filmjölk: It's What's for Breakfast Around the World

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Ah, food. It's different all over the world, and what's strange to you is totally mundane to someone else. Come along as we discover some interesting breakfast options from around the globe.

Is all of today's wheat technically artificial?

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Wheat takes the heat for gut problems, painful joints - even cancer. Is it because today's wheat is artificially produced? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Who Is the Controversial Green Man on the Royal Coronation Invitation?

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His leafy face can be found in medieval cathedrals and on garden paving stones all over Europe, but what is the story of the Green Man?

Who Invented the Sandwich?

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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.

A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects

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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.

Rhodonite: A Mineral of Love, Roses and Eagles

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The rose-red mineral rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790s in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Today it's found globally and is associated with compassion, love and healing.

Incorruptible Saints Somehow Remain Preserved After Death

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Explore the miraculous phenomenon of Incorruptible Saints, whose bodies defy decay after death. Dive into the history, significance, and mysteries surrounding these holy figures.

Blocky and Raw: Is Brutalism Architecture Making a Comeback?

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This postwar era architecture has a heavy, raw look, hence the name. But the designs are sensible and authoritative, and many Brutalist buildings are experiencing a revival.

The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think

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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.

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