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Hedgehog vs. Porcupine: Similarly Spiky Animals With Big Differences
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When it comes to spiky animals, hedgehog vs. porcupine species seem easy to confuse on paper. At first glance, they seem similar, both covered in sharp quills that help them defend against predators.
How the Glasswing Butterfly Flutters (Almost) Invisibly
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At first glance, it might seem like something's missing. The glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) gets its common name from its transparent wings, which can make it almost invisible in flight.
16 Actors and Actresses Hollywood Refuses to Cast Anymore
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From Brendan Fraser to Charlie Sheen, for some reason or another these once-beloved actors and actresses are rarely cast nowadays. The post Actors and Actresses Hollywood Refuses To Cast Anymore appeared first on Goliath.
What's the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?
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Have you ever met someone with a unique first name, and then all of a sudden you hear the name everywhere you turn? That's the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon at work. How did it get that handle?
How Safe is Spray Tanning?
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I remember when I first learned about spray tanning. I was thrilled. No longer would I need to worry about the rays outside because I could get that glowing tan in a bottle.
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
The Greatest Guy Movies Ever Made (Ranked By Goliath)
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From "Pacific Rim" to "The Godfather," these are some of the most beloved guy movies you can watch over and over. The post The Greatest Guy Movies Ever Made (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.
How well do you know the rules of football?
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American football is one of the most popular sports on Earth. From first downs to touchdowns, the game features a plethora of rules both obvious and obscure. How much do you know about football rules?