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10 Amazing Things People's Brains Have Done
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The human brain can do some amazing things -- and humans can do amazing things because of it. Here are 10 of the most wondrous and unusual feats ever performed by a person's brain.
10 Reasons Why Bridges Collapse
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You may see most bridges as those things you cross on your way to somewhere else, but where would you be if one collapsed? We've figured out 10 reasons why the worst happens.
10 Extinct Hominids
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Decades of fossil discoveries have revealed much about the extinct members of our hominid family tree, but we're far from having all the answers. What have we learned from some of these fascinating finds?
How Mermaids Work
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She's a Disney princess, a Starbucks Coffee logo and a metaphor for transformation. Occasionally, she's even "photographed." Why are humans so fascinated with these creatures?
10 Superstitions About Birds
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As Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic "The Birds" taught us, it's a good idea to respect our avian friends. Before you accidentally let any bad luck take wing, peck away at these bird-related superstitions.
The Best Films Set During World War II
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"War! Huh! Yeah. What is it good for...?" According to Edwin Starr, absolutely nothin'. But what about all those war glorification movies featuring the WWII era? FYI: The word glory is taken from the Latin root, gloria, and ultimately settles on this idea of weight or incredible substance. It's easy to "glorify" the allied actions [...] The post The Best Films Set During World War II appeared first on Goliath.
10 Worst Ways History Has Repeated Itself
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As they say, if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. And as these 10 historical events prove, humans seem to be more prone to repeating than learning.
The 1973 Missouri UFO Sighting
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The 1973 Missouri UFO brought James Richard out of bed and to his window, where he saw the UFO hovering in the trees outside. Learn about the 1973 Missouri UFO sighting.
What is the redline of an engine?
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The redline of an engine is the maximum rpm value it can handle. Learn about the redline of an engine in this article.
How to Identify Garden Snakes
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Do you know how to identify garden snakes? Find out how to identify garden snakes in this article from HowStuffWorks.