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Can You Name These Famous Sports Movies from a One-Line Description?
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Sports movies detail the glory of ultimate victory and the harrowing hardships of defeat. Can you name these sports films from a short description of the plot?
How Podcasting Works
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Podcasting combines blogging and mp3s to make an exciting new medium. Learn about podcasting, how to make podcasts and about popular podcasts.
The Craziest Amusement Park Accidents That Resulted In Death
The love affair with amusement parks began in Coney Island, New York. In 1884, thousands of people flocked here to ride on La Marcus A. Thompson's Switchback Gravity Pleasure Railway. This Pleasure Railway offered the chance to speed along its 450-foot track at 6 mph. By 1927, the Coney Island Cyclone, which travelled at 60 [...] The post The Craziest Amusement Park Accidents That Resulted In Death appeared first on Goliath.
What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year
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As colder months and winter weather sweep across the country, each state in the U.S. prepares for their respective regional conditions. Temperature and the average amount of snowfall per year depend on several factors, including terrain, elevation and the likelihood of consistent precipitation.
How a Human Cannonball Works
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Who are human cannonballs, and who came up with shooting people out of cannons in the first place? Read about human cannonballs at HowStuffWorks.
Sorry, But Speed Traps Aren't Actually Entrapment
Speed traps aren't entrapment. HowStuffWorks looks at the law around setting up speed traps.
How Well Do You Know "The Dick Van Dyke Show"?
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When you need a shot of witty banter and hilariously timeless jokes with some amazing acting chemistry, you're not going to find anything better than "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Let's find out how well you know the classic with this quiz!
Ridiculous History: The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West
The Wild West wasn't as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
How does a long-distance call work?
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Today's computerized long-distance call systems are based on previous technologies. Learn the history of long-distance calling.
How Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.