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Action Movies That'll Give You An Adrenaline Rush
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From epic car chases to cocky one-liners, the following 12 movies are sure to raise your adrenaline and have you craving more! The post Action Movies That'll Give You An Adrenaline Rush appeared first on Goliath.
How Airplanes Work
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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
Rat Poop vs. Mouse Poop: Important Differences for Pest Control
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If you’ve spotted small droppings in your home, you may be wondering how to tell if it's rat poop vs. mouse poop. Identifying the type of rodent droppings is a critical first step in addressing an infestation and avoiding health risks.
5 Chinese Anime to Introduce You to the World of Donghua
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Whether you're a seasoned anime lover or just dipping your toes into the animation waters for the first time, you might be surprised by the wave of high-quality Chinese anime — also known as donghua — making a splash on screens around the world.
An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
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The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals surviving up to 500 years! That's older than Shakespeare's first play.
Scientists Make History by Growing Plants in Soil From Moon
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University of Florida scientists used lunar soil collected during Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions to successfully grow plants from seed. It's a first in human history and could help future space colonists grow food on the moon.
The Cake Is a ___: Can You Fill In the Blank on These "Portal" Quotes?
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"A complimentary escape hatch will open in 3, 2, 1." Just kidding. We're not going to let you off that easy, because if you want to escape through this "Portal" quiz, then you'll have to fill in a few blanks first!
Is He a Disney Prince? List of Royalty vs. Main Men Without a Crown
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Compiling a Disney prince list entails tracing how Disney’s idea of heroism has evolved over nearly a century of animation (if you start the clock at the release of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Disney's first fully animated feature..
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
10 Evil Robots Bent on Destroying Humanity
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"Hahaha ... we've come to destroy your world!" Or so it must read in the chapter of the "Evil Robot Handbook" on what to say when you first encounter humans. Here are 10 robots you really don't want to mess with.