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Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant?

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You may have heard of Topsy the elephant and her sad demise at the hands of Thomas Edison. But what's the real story?

Where Did Krampus Come From?

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Krampus started as a Germanic Alpine legend, but he's achieved international fame. Learn where Krampus came from at HowStuffWorks.

The 10 Longest-Reigning Welterweight Boxing Champions In History

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The welterweight division has always been a big hit with boxing fans as it has featured some of the sport's most dynamic champions. The division is contested for fighters weighing between 140 and 147lbs and sits between the lightweight and middleweight divisions. This list features the 10 longest reigning welterweight boxing champions in history. It [...] The post The 10 Longest-Reigning Welterweight Boxing Champions In History appeared first on Goliath.

The Poorest Marvel Comic Book Characters

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As the saying goes "crime doesn't pay," but perhaps it should be amended to include "and neither does being a superhero." In the comic book world, heroes often earn a great deal less than their villainous rivals. Sure, some heroes like Iron Man and Black Panther have more riches than they could ever hope to [...] The post The Poorest Marvel Comic Book Characters appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Name More Than 11 of These Biblical Things?

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Do you think you have the Bible down cold? You not only know the people in the Bible but the things in their world. It's time to make your Sunday school teacher proud and name at least 11 of these biblical objects!

Test Your Mental Mettle With These Ridiculous Riddles

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Riddles certainly aren't new. In fact, ancient Sumerians were writing them over 4000 years ago! Let's see how well you do with our collection of brain-teasers!

How the Ultimate Fighting Championship Works

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship bills itself as the premier Mixed Martial Arts organization. Learn about the Ultimate Fighting Championship's history and rules.

Top 10 Supercomputers

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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.

Game of Thrones: The Most Poorly-Developed Characters Of Westeros

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We'd like to think that when Obi-Wan Kenobi tells Luke Skywalker that he'd never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy than Mos Eisley Spaceport, he was really talking about the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. Of course, as any Game of Thrones fan will tell you, some of the show's best characters are [...] The post Game of Thrones: The Most Poorly-Developed Characters Of Westeros appeared first on Goliath.

Start of World War II: September 1939-March 1940

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from September 1939 to April 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

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