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Does Your Crush Like You Back?
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People have been wondering about their crushes since the days of the Neanderthals. Facts. Tbh, no one gives this important question enough consideration until they find themselves in a particular situation to wonder. But, we've got your back. Take our dummy accurate quiz to find out: Does your crush like you back?
The 10 Most Influential Fictional Characters
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The world is full of people and things that influence us on a day to day basis. In fact, some of the most influential and interesting people in the world are fictional and have never walked the Earth. But even though they aren't real, they've certainly helped shape our lives and change society over the [...] The post The 10 Most Influential Fictional Characters appeared first on Goliath.
The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time
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There was a time when the Academy Award for Best Picture was given to films that were not just critical darlings, but commercial successes as well. This was the case for decades, in fact, as Gone with the Wind still stands as the most successful film of all time when adjusted for inflation and from [...] The post The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
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.
12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life
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It's no big secret that a number of countries have invested a substantial portion of tax payer dollars into space-based programs. This has left a lot of people wondering whether their money could be better spent in areas that might be in greater need of more immediate financial support. However, the fact of the matter is [...] The post 12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life appeared first on Goliath.
Uranus: The Ice Giant on a Tilted Axis
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and sits on an axial plane tilted at a jaw-dropping 97.7-degree angle. And yes, Uranus does actually stink.
10 Crazy Military Weapons That Actually Exist
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Did you know that the Internet was originally invented for military purposes? It's true. So too were cell phones and the Humvee. In fact, many of society's biggest technology breakthroughs have been adapted for civilian use from their original military application. And when it comes to military technology, particularly weapons, there is no end to [...] The post 10 Crazy Military Weapons That Actually Exist appeared first on Goliath.
The 13 Worst 'SNL' Hosts Of All Time
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Now in its 41st season, Saturday Night Live is a cultural institution. A landmark show that has produced some of the most iconic characters and funniest moments in television history. The fact that each show is broadcast live makes the accomplishments of the cast and guest host even more impressive. However, if there has been [...] The post The 13 Worst 'SNL' Hosts Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
10 Tips For Starting Your Own Vinyl Collection
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Vinyl records are not dead. On the contrary, as music becomes increasingly digitized, sterilized, and neutralized, a growing number of purists are turning back to traditional vinyl records, which they consider to be of superior sound quality. In fact, many rock music icons are big proponents of the vinyl movement, including Mick Jagger, who co-produced [...] The post 10 Tips For Starting Your Own Vinyl Collection appeared first on Goliath.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.