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Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?

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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?

Can You Guess These 1980s Movies From an Image?

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From "The Breakfast Club" to "The Terminator," the 1980s were filled with entertaining movies. If you're a fan of movies from this decade, see if you can name these '80s movies from an image!

10 Classic Novels Written By Women That You Need to Read

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Despite the significant progress made in the representations of women in writing and publishing literature, there's still plenty of work to be done when it comes to popularizing and analyzing texts written by women. With that in mind, we here at Goliath have collected 10 novels that were written by women which you should read [...] The post 10 Classic Novels Written By Women That You Need to Read appeared first on Goliath.

What If an Asteroid Hit Earth?

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There are obvious craters on Earth (and the moon) that are evidence of a long history of massive objects hitting planet Earth. But what would happen if an asteroid hit Earth today?

Can You Name All of These Essential Baby Boomer Books?

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Whether it was on that long-awaited vacation or a weekend of relaxation, these are the baby boomer books you probably picked up in your downtime. Now, see if their pages hold up well in your memory.

Can You Guess the Most Popular Books of All Time from the Plotline?

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Do you prefer bookstores to amusement parks? Do you think Rory Gilmore's an amateur? If the smell of libraries gets your heart racing, then this quiz is for you! How well do you know the most popular books of all time?

In 'Star Wars' Entire Stars and Planets Get Destroyed — Is That Possible?

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Could a planet or star ever be destroyed through man-made means, like in the 'Star Wars' series? Learn more about Starkiller Base.

Obscure Sci-Fi Films Worth Seeking Out

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Not all science fiction films are blockbusters. Some of the very best sci-fi films are smaller, independent movies made by first-time directors. In fact, many filmmakers have done some of their best work early in their careers and on a shoestring budget. For these sci-fi movies, it is more about the concept, story, and themes [...] The post Obscure Sci-Fi Films Worth Seeking Out appeared first on Goliath.

Are we on the brink of the flying car?

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A flying-car-style rescue vehicle called X-Hawk could be on the market as early as 2012. If it's successful, it could be the proof-of-concept that opens the doors to other flying cars still in the development stage but nearing marketability.

What would it take to reverse global warming?

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To reverse global warming we would have to start by reducing our carbon emissions. Learn more about what it would take to reverse global warming.

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