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How the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Work

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The Olympic opening ceremony is an emotional and inspiring parade of athletes. Learn about the Olympic opening ceremonies at HowStuffWorks.

How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill

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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.

5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History

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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?

The 'New Girl' Quiz

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Are you a "New Girl" superfan? How much do you know about Jess, Nick, Cece, Schmidt, Coach and Winston? See if you can ace this test or if you'll have to put money in the Douche Bag Jar. Also, spoilers for the first four seasons ahead!

12 Celebrities Who Were Also Serious Race Car Drivers

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There must be a connection between the skill set of actors and that of race car drivers. Perhaps it's the adrenaline rush and desire to adapt to anything thrown at them. That happens regularly in front of the camera, as well as on the race track. Some actors are dissatisfied with the pursuit of playing [...] The post Celebrities Who Are Also Serious Race Car Drivers appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Ace This Art Heist Quiz?

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Great works by artists like Picasso or Rembrandt are innovative, thought-provoking and completely irreplaceable -- which makes them incredibly valuable. Just like any other valuable objects, famous works of art are routinely targeted by thieves, and once they've been stolen, they are rarely recovered. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the most brazen heists in the history of the art world!

The 12 Hardest Xbox Achievements To Unlock

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Microsoft really struck gold when decided to add Xbox Achievements to their games. It may have been seen as a cute gimmick at first, but gamers really took to it. Hunting down achievements added a ton of replay value to games, and comparing Gamerscore turned into a friendly competition between friends. These days, there are [...] The post The 12 Hardest Xbox Achievements To Unlock appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Identify These 40 Countries By Their Flags?

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It's kind of crazy that national flags carry so much importance and symbolism in one single design. When it comes to the flags of the world, will you take the checkered flag or end up waving a white one? Find out by taking our quiz!

10 of the World's Ugliest Animals: So Homely They're Cute

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You can't dis a naked mole rat just for being himself, but, really, what animal could be uglier? Well, the world is full of ugly animals and we've got nine other choices for you.

12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life

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It's no big secret that a number of countries have invested a substantial portion of tax payer dollars into space-based programs. This has left a lot of people wondering whether their money could be better spent in areas that might be in greater need of more immediate financial support. However, the fact of the matter is [...] The post 12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life appeared first on Goliath.

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