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14 Apple Products That Failed Miserably

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Present day Apple is one of the richest and most powerful companies in the world. Lately, it seems they can do no wrong. The iPad was ridiculed in 2010 by tech experts as an unnecessary toy - until they sold almost 20 million units in the first year alone. People line up for days in [...] The post 14 Apple Products That Failed Miserably appeared first on Goliath.

Which Red Flag With a Yellow Star Is That?

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Flags are powerful symbols that communicate a nation’s identity, values, and even political history. Today, we're looking at flags that feature a bold red background with bright yellow stars. A quick image search for "red flag with yellow star" will give you a few different results, so we'll look at the most common examples and the countries they represent.

10 Mindblowing Discoveries of the Universe

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With the launch of the Kepler telescope and observatory in 2009, scientists' knowledge of our universe has taken a quantum leap forward in a little more than five years. Orbiting our own planet, Kepler's mission is a simple one: Search for habitable planets elsewhere in the universe. This orbiting telescope is so powerful that it [...] The post 10 Mindblowing Discoveries of the Universe appeared first on Goliath.

How Exoskeletons Will Work

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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.

How Universal Translators Will Work

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A wearable device that will translate English into a dozen languages will be introduced later this year. See how it will work!

Marvel Superheroes Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered

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With the popularity of films like The Avengers and X-Men gaining further recognition for Marvel heroes, characters that were previously unknown to the mainstream have quickly become household names. And while some of Marvel's most powerful superheroes have already made appearances in the Cinematic Universe, there are many other heavy hitters that have yet to [...] The post Marvel Superheroes Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.

10 Retro Games That Still Hold Up

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Nostalgia is a powerful force in gaming, especially since the technology moves so rapidly. Game genres and design techniques can quickly be rendered obsolete in such a fast-moving industry, making it no surprise that the vast majority of games from 20+ years ago look positively archaic by today's standards. It takes a lot of skill [...] The post 10 Retro Games That Still Hold Up appeared first on Goliath.

How Electromagnetic Propulsion Will Work

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Get a sneak peek (even before NASA scientists) at a new type of spacecraft that could be jolted through space by electromagnets.

How Windshield Wipers Work

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What began as a hand-cranked system is now automatic, and only getting more so: Some windshield wipers can actually sense rain. Learn the mechanincs behind this essential automotive tool.

12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction

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For generations science fiction writers have helped to shape the future with their imaginations. In his classic novel From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne wrote a fictional account of traveling to space nearly a century before it actually happened. What's more, radar, geostationary satellites, and powerful computers that fit in your pocket were all [...] The post 12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction appeared first on Goliath.

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