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13 Biggest IPO Flops in History
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Investors line up to purchase a company's newly offered stock, sending the price into the stratosphere. But often, a highly anticipated initial public offering can tank too.
10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ
HowStuffWorks looks at come of the cultural differences between Europe and America, like ice consumption, metric system and portion sizes.
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
1951-1958 Plymouth Belvedere
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The 1951-1958 Plymouth Belvedere was the low-price 1950s Plymouth model in the company's fight for sales. Learn about the Plymouth Belvedere origins.
Are Dinosaurs Real? What We Know About the Extinct Creatures
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Are dinosaurs real? Most people don't have to travel too far to answer that question in the affirmative with some kind of exhibit displaying dinosaur fossils. Or simply look at any bird you can see outside your home.
How Genealogy Works
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Building a genealogy, or family tree, can be a huge project. Learn how to research your ancestors and construct a detailed family genealogy.
Bird-Watching Projects for Kids
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These bird-watching projects for kids are a great introduction to the hobby of birding. Learn about some interesting bird-watching projects for kids.
The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time
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The death of the arcade may have been greatly exaggerated, but it is true that they are a much less significant part of the games industry than they used to be in the '80s and '90s (although virtual reality arcades could very well bring them back in a big way). Before the majority of gamers started [...] The post The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
How to Care for a Cat
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Proper care of your cat can keep your feline friend happy and healthy. Learn how to care for a cat and how to find the right veterinarian.