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Death by Invention: 5 Inventors who Died by Their Own Work
Some inventors have died from their own work. So, is it fate or irony that led these five inventors to die by the hands of their own work?
7 Warning Signs of a Looming Recession
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Good luck predicting the economic future; even the experts get it wrong. But there are sure warning signs to look for when a recession is ahead.
How Flight Attendants Work
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Flying isn't as glamorous as it was in the '60s, but people still flock to work as flight attendants. Learn about flight attendants at HowStuffWorks.
Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate
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The term "science fiction" gives writers an outlet to break the rules a bit and tell stories that revolve around scientific theories and concerns without necessarily having to worry about accuracy. Indeed, there have been many sci-fi movies that totally ignore how science works (we've even compiled a list of the worst offenders), which is fine [...] The post Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate appeared first on Goliath.
The Musicians of the '50s, '60s and '70s Quiz
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"Well, it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go, cat, go!" Love your music from the '50s, '60s and '70s? Then you definitely need to boogie on down to this quiz!
Can You Guess These Occupations from a Picture and a Hint?
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Lots of jobs in the world are easily recognizable by their uniforms, but some aren't. We're going to give you a picture and a hint, and you'll have to tell us which occupation it is.
1928-1934 Duesenberg J-Series
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The 1928-1934 Duesenberg J-Series automobiles were beautiful, well-built machines that were made in low numbers during the Depression. Learn more.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.
How the Doppler Effect Works
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The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works.