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10 Automotive Companies That Failed

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They say nothing lasts forever, and that is certainly true in the case of the highly competitive automotive industry. While today we have the Big Three U.S. automakers in Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, there have, in fact, been hundreds of automotive manufacturers in the U.S. over the last century. Sadly, many of the [...] The post 10 Automotive Companies That Failed appeared first on Goliath.

12 Of The Craziest Items Ever Sold On eBay

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Facilitating consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer e-commerce for over 20 years, eBay has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business with operations localized in over 30 countries. But while the site handles the sale of millions of different "traditional" items annually, it has also seen its fair share of stupid, strange and sickening items posted for sale. Evidently, [...] The post 12 Of The Craziest Items Ever Sold On eBay appeared first on Goliath.

Quiz: You're Not a True Potterhead If You Fail This Hogwarts Quiz

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All aboard the Hogwarts Express for a fun quiz on the magical school of witchcraft and wizardry! When Harry Potter got his acceptance letter to Hogwarts, millions of kids wished they could go, too. See how well you know Hogwarts ⁠- and earn 10 points for your favorite house!

Viktor Frankl's 'Search for Meaning' in 5 Enduring Quotes

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Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl is best-known for penning "Man's Search for Meaning," after surviving three years in Nazi concentration camps. This book has been a beacon of hope to millions over the years.

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?

20 of the Most Dangerous Sea Creatures in the Deep Blue

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The most dangerous sea creatures in the world don't always have large teeth like great white sharks or weigh over 10 tons (9 metric tonnes) like the killer whale. The sea creatures that are a threat to humans are often the smaller, more innocent-looking ones that carry lethal amounts of venom.

10 Facts About Hoarding

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Hoarding is a pathological attachment to things. Learn 10 facts about hoarding at TLC Family.

The Human Fly, or the Daredevil Who Made Evel Knievel Seem Sane

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In the 1970s, a mysterious stuntman joined forces with two sausage makers, and the Human Fly was born. Read about the Human Fly at HowStuffWorks Now.

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

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