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How the Bulova Precisionist Works

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Do you know how the Bulova Precisionist watch works? Find out how precise the Precisionist really is.

How the F15 Works

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Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee -- the F-15 is the Muhammad Ali of the skies. The military has been using this fighter jet since the '70s, and it still outmaneuvers the competition. Find out why this plane has a perfect combat record.

What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?

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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?

The 12 Hardest Xbox Achievements To Unlock

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Microsoft really struck gold when decided to add Xbox Achievements to their games. It may have been seen as a cute gimmick at first, but gamers really took to it. Hunting down achievements added a ton of replay value to games, and comparing Gamerscore turned into a friendly competition between friends. These days, there are [...] The post The 12 Hardest Xbox Achievements To Unlock appeared first on Goliath.

Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History

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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?

Why Are Potassium Iodide Pills Selling Like Crazy?

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Demand for potassium iodide pills has surged since Russia attacked Ukraine and threats of nuclear war loom. But why these pills, and what do they have to do with nuclear radiation?

How Airline Crews Work

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In an office that cruises a mile or more above the ground, being an airline crew member can be tiring, but rarely boring. Find out how pilots and flight attendants get you from gate to gate.

WWII Sparked America's Shark Obsession, Not 'Jaws' or Shark Week

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Decades before Discovery started its wildly successful Shark Week, Americans were transfixed by stories of shark-infested waters.

Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter

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The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter directly led to the success of the Persian Gulf War. Learn about this classic fighter airplane.

The Lowdown on the Lion-like Leonberger

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At 120 to 170 pounds, you might expect the Leonberger to be aggressive and hard to handle, but they're intelligent, gentle and sensitive family dogs.

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