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Why is scary music scary?

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You know it when you hear it: shrieking noises, dissonant chords, unexpected high notes. HowStuffWorks explains what makes scary music scary.

How Tsunamis Work

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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.

The Top 16 Boxers to Win Titles in Four or More Weight Divisions

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Winning multiple world titles in boxing was a little harder several decades ago as there were just eight different weight divisions in the sport. Today there are 18 weight classes mainly due to the introduction of junior and super divisions as well the cruiserweight class. Some four-division champs have achieved the feat by gaining just [...] The post The Top 16 Boxers To Win Titles In Four Or More Weight Divisions appeared first on Goliath.

How the Sierra Club Works

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The Sierra Club protects the environment by lobbying for environmental preservation. Learn more about the Sierra Club conservation efforts.

How Space Shuttles Work

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In its nearly 30-year history, the space shuttle program has seen exhilarating highs and devastating lows. Learn all about the space shuttle program.

How Building Codes Work

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Strong, well-enforced building codes can save lives and reduce property damage in a natural disaster. But who sets and enforces building codes?

Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City

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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.

Can you rock through this classic rock lyrics quiz?

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Some of the biggest, baddest, and best rock bands of all time struck gold in the '70s and '80s with monster hits and even bigger hair. Put your rock 'n' roll knowledge to the test and see if you can match the lyrics to the band in this quiz!

The 10 Best Biker Movies Of All Time

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Movies about motorcycle gangs or people riding motorcycles cross country are commonly known as biker flicks. And there was a time when biker movies were a cottage industry in Hollywood. The Hells Angels alone inspired a whole genre of movies in the 1960s and 1970s with titles such as Hells Angels On Wheels, Nam's Angels, [...] The post The 10 Best Biker Movies Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

5 Kwanzaa Traditions

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What kind of traditions come with celebrating Kwanzaa? Check out 5 Kwanzaa traditions at HowStuffWorks.

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