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Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?

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In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as America's favorite drink and the trend continues. How did water become a multi-billion-dollar business?

A Gangster's Gangster: Bugsy Siegel's Life and Times

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Bugsy - nobody called him that to his face - Siegel was a shrewd mobster whose crew was dubbed "Murder, Incorporated" by the press. But that fast life got him killed by age 41.

How Electromagnets Work

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Whether they're sorting out scrap metal or helping us unlock the secrets of the universe, electromagnets are pretty nifty devices. What's so great about magnetism on demand? We'll electrify you with the details.

1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine Concept Cars

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The 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars held great promise for the future. Learn about the 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars.

How the Hum Works

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Hummmmmm. Annoyed yet? Imagine if you heard that sound every night no matter what you did. Likened to a diesel engine idling in the distance, the Hum is a sound some people can never get away from. It's even caused suicide. But is it real?

How Industrial Light and Magic Works

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The film "The Perfect Storm" is one of the most ambitious projects ILM has undertaken. The computer-generated effects in the film are absolutely amazing! Go behind the scenes and learn how ILM works!

10 New Uses for Old Inventions

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You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?

Iconic Fictional Companies From TV and Movies

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Some of the biggest companies in the real world can't compare with those created in our favorite fictional universes. In the land of make-believe, companies become much more than just simple money makers. They can innovate beyond belief, save (or destroy) the planet, or just accidentally cause insane amounts of chaos. The companies on our [...] The post Iconic Fictional Companies From TV and Movies appeared first on Goliath.

How does ATM skimming work?

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ATM skimming is on the rise. Find out how ATM skimming works in this article by HowStuffWorks.com.

How Gasification Works

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Gasification is the conversion of carbonaceous feedstock into synthetic gas. Learn all about gasification at HowStuffWorks.

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