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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.
NASA Gets Ready to Punch an Asteroid in 2022 With DART Mission
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In 2022, NASA is planning on ramming a spacecraft into an asteroid to knock it off course. Learn more about the DART mission at HowStuffWorks.
Why Spellcheck Is So Good and Grammar Check Is So Bad
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Why is it so hard for software to check grammar properly? HowStuffWorks talks with some experts, including two from Microsoft.
10 Amazing Examples Of Great Sportsmanship
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We recently took a look at some of the most unsportsmanlike moments in sports history, so to restore some faith in the sporting world and humanity, today we are looking at the most sportsmanlike moments ever seen. Whilst these may not be as shocking and, at times, funny as unsportsmanlike moments, it can be fantastic [...] The post 10 Amazing Examples Of Great Sportsmanship appeared first on Goliath.
10 Fascinating Facts About Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan has inspired millions of people to play basketball, and this includes all of this generation's best stars. In the discussion of the greatest of all time, he is the first name thrown into the ring and he is always the one that the latest greats are compared to. Those who were fortunate enough [...] The post 10 Fascinating Facts About Michael Jordan appeared first on Goliath.
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
Insects: 5 Things Renters Should Look Out For
While there are several advantages to renting an apartment, sharing a space with other people often means sharing things you don't necessarily want. Like bugs.
Boa Constrictor Diets, Habitats and Mating Strategies
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The boa constrictor is a large, nonvenomous snake known for squeezing the life from its prey. They are not considered to be at a high risk of extinction.
The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows
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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.
25 Animals That Start With 'N'
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With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."