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How the Tornado Intercept Vehicle Works

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Tornado chasers generally stay about a mile away from the tornado itself -- but not IMAX cinematographer Sean Casey. He has built a Tornado Intercept Vehicle and hopes to withstand a direct hit. Check it out.

How the La Brea Tar Pits Work

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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?

Can You Identify These Crystals, Gemstones and Minerals?

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Can you tell the difference between peridot and citrine? How about opal and moonstone? If you were a star geologist in another life, this quiz was made for you!

The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect

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Collecting things is a very personal pursuit. Ask most people why they collect something, and they'll usually say they do it simply because they like the item they collect - whether it be stamps, comic books or decorative spoons. But some collections go far beyond the norm. Many people out there are obsessed with some [...] The post The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect appeared first on Goliath.

What Would Happen if the Internet Collapsed?

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Could the Internet collapse? And what would happen if the Internet did collapse? Take a look and find out.

When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World

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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.

How the Coelacanth Works

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When the coelacanth was discovered in 1938, scientist knew they had found something extraordinary. Learn more about the coelacanth at HowStuffWorks.

The Random Knowledge Quiz

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How would you rate your knowledge of random things? And by random, we mean random. This quiz will test your knowledge!

What Is the Fastest Animal in the World?

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There are a lot of contenders depending on how you slice it. We look at the fastest animals on land, sea and air.

Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its Impact

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Dive into Category 4 Hurricanes: Intense tropical cyclones with devastating winds, causing significant damage and posing major threats to coastal areas.

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