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The Greatest Crime Films Of All Time
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If there's one genre that continues to captivate after innumerable iterations on the silver screen, it's the crime genre. Tracing it's lineage far, far back into the annals of cinema history, the crime genre has given the world many a classic flick, and that's why we here at Goliath have tried to hone in on [...] The post The Greatest Crime Films Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
1994 Baseball Season
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During the 1994 baseball season, both major leagues shut down when the players went on strike. Learn more about the 1994 baseball season.
How will humans interface with computers in the future?
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human computer interface, computer interfaces, computer accessories
How Gymkhana Works
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Gymkhana is a form of auto racing that test not only the driver's physical skills but also offer mental challenges. Read about gymkhana racing.
What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.
Ultimate Guide to the Penedes Wine Region
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The Penedes wine region is among Spain's best. Learn all about the Penedes wine region at HowStuffWorks.
How Credit Cards Work
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Credit cards have an interesting history. Learn how a credit card works, from the numbering system to how you can get rid of that high interest balance.
How Marijuana Works
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Marijuana isn't just a recreational drug for hippies and philosophy majors -- its psychoactive history ranges from Egyptian mummies to modern U.S. politics. What's the big deal about this leafy, green plant?
How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?
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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.