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Can You Answer All of These Questions About the US Military?

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The Department of Defense maintains the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. Together, these branches constitute one of the most powerful militaries the world has ever seen. What do you really know about America's military?

There Are Hundreds of Classic Westerns, We'll Be Impressed If You Can Guess 20

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Well, circle the wagons, pilgrim! Make sure your powder's dry because we're calling you out for a Western movie shootout! How many of these rootin' tootin' classics have you seen?

Was Humpty Dumpty Really an Egg?

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And why couldn't all the king's horses and all the king's men put him back together again?

10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us

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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?

Does President Trump Really Have a Nuclear Button?

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With threats and braggadocio flying between Donald Trump and Kim Jung Un, HowStuffWorks looks at the reality behind the so-called 'nuclear button.'

How the U.S. President Works

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The U.S. president is someone who can help shape the world due to his or her incredible power. Find out about the various roles and responsibilities of the president.

The Craziest Amusement Park Accidents That Resulted In Death

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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.

The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason

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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.

12 Of The Most Mind-Blowing Scientific Theories Ever Conceived

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As much as we might like to think that our collective knowledge has unlocked most of the mysteries of the universe, we've really only got a hold on a tiny fraction of the knowledge required to fully understand it all-and it's a weak hold at best. But every once in a while a new theory [...] The post 12 Of The Most Mind-Blowing Scientific Theories Ever Conceived appeared first on Goliath.

The Fruit Identification Quiz

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Without smelling the grapes or squeezing the melons, can you identify all these fruits from a photo? We think you can!

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