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Iconic Fictional Companies From TV and Movies

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Some of the biggest companies in the real world can't compare with those created in our favorite fictional universes. In the land of make-believe, companies become much more than just simple money makers. They can innovate beyond belief, save (or destroy) the planet, or just accidentally cause insane amounts of chaos. The companies on our [...] The post Iconic Fictional Companies From TV and Movies appeared first on Goliath.

A Close Look at the Cuban Boa of Guantanamo Bay

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The Cuban boa finds shelter in trees and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The oldest Cuban boa is over 30 years old.

Did Crocodiles Descend From Dinosaurs?

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Crocodiles and dinosaurs definitely lived during the same time, but how closely are they related? Did crocodiles descend from dinosaurs?

How a Brinicle Works

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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.

Golden Poison Dart Frog Eats Toxic Insects for Its Own Poison

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Let's talk about one of the most dazzling — and dangerous — creatures in the animal kingdom: the golden poison dart frog. These tiny amphibians have incredibly toxic skin, and it packs a serious punch.

The True Story of Blood Diamonds

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Diamonds weren't even very popular before the 1930s. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know examines what made these stones so important -- and expensive.

Why is it rude to stare?

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Even if they're the most interesting person you've ever seen, staring isn't usually the thing to do. Learn just why staring is rude at HowStuffWorks.

This Is the Biggest Whale, by Length and by Weight

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One of the most unique about whales is that they're the largest animals to ever exist on Earth — even bigger than the largest dinosaurs to have ever roamed the planet. That's right: The biggest whale of today dwarfs the T. rex.

How Coronavirus Has Helped to Clear the Air

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Satellite data shows just how much air quality has improved during the coronavirus crisis, from China, India, Italy and beyond.

Were the Clovis the first Americans?

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The Clovis, ancient people who made the sophisticated Clovis projectile discovered at Clovis Indian sites, are a mystery. Read about the mysterious Clovis.

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