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30 Richest Characters in Wrestling

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There is money in pro wrestling. Thanks to WWE becoming a world-spanning, multi-million dollar giant, there are more opportunities than ever to actually make some money in the business of wrestling. Of course, you'll have to become a huge star, wrestle for a long time, save your money, or marry into the McMahon family, but [...] The post 30 Richest Characters in Wrestling appeared first on Goliath.

10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences

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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.

10 Worst Calls in Sports History

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Referees and umpires make mistakes. But why do they always make them against our team? Here are 10 of the worst calls in sports history.

10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit

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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.

10 Weird Patents That Google Owns

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If you thought Google Glass was 'out there,' you'll be more surprised reading about these 10 weird patents that Google Owns at HowStuffWorks.

10 Plants Lost to History

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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.

10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility

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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.

How Bitcoin Works

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Digital currency could shape all future commerce. Find out about how Bitcoin is paving the way for virtual money.

How Controlled Detonations Work

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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.

10 of History's Most Torrid Love Affairs

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History's most torrid love affairs rival those portrayed in fiction. Learn about 10 of history's most torrid love affairs.

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