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Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.
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!
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
Can You Guess the Country These Foods Came From?
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Without leaving your desk, we're going to take a culinary trip around the world! You should prepare yourself to be hungry while you tell us where these dishes are from. Can you name as many as you think you can?
The "How Smart Are You?" Quiz
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It takes a true Jack or Jill of all trades to pass this tough general knowledge quiz that covers everything from geography to space. Are you up for the task?
10 History Movies That Mostly Get It Right
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Some history movies aren't exactly accurate. But these 10 history movies do a pretty good job of being both accurate and entertaining.
How Urban Sprawl Works
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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.