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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.

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!

Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Space

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Arlington National Cemetery is running low on space. HowStuffWorks looks at the iconic cemetery and what it takes to get in.

What is the energy source of the future?

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What is the energy source of the future? Learn more about the energy source of the future in this article.

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.

How Communism Works

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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.

10 Notorious Instances of Foreclosure Fraud

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Foreclosure fraud is on the rise ever since the housing market plummeted in 2008. Check out 10 notorious instances of foreclosure fraud by HowStuffWorks.com.

10 Celebrity Tax Evaders

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Who made our list of top 10 celebrity tax evaders? Find out who made our list of top 10 celebrity tax evaders in this article from howstuffworks.com.

How the American Dream Works

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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.

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