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Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad
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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
The 10 Best Biker Movies Of All Time
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Movies about motorcycle gangs or people riding motorcycles cross country are commonly known as biker flicks. And there was a time when biker movies were a cottage industry in Hollywood. The Hells Angels alone inspired a whole genre of movies in the 1960s and 1970s with titles such as Hells Angels On Wheels, Nam's Angels, [...] The post The 10 Best Biker Movies Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
Persephone Tattoo Meaning: The Symbolism of the Goddess of Spring and the Underworld
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Curious about Persephone tattoos? Learn what this mysterious goddess represents—rebirth, resilience, and the duality of light and dark.
How the 'Alien' Xenomorph Works
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You've always wondered how the xenomorph in 'Alien' worked. Now it's time to go behind the scenes and meet the xenomorph in 'Alien.'
How Genghis Khan Worked
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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.
What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?
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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?
Are redheads going extinct?
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Redhead extinction is the idea that the recessive gene that causes red hair will eventually die out. Read about the theories behind redhead extinction.
What is the DARPA Urban Challenge?
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What is the DARPA Urban Challenge? Learn about the DARPA Urban Challenge and find out why we might want driverless cars in the first place.