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How Do Energy Drinks Work?

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Energy drinks are everywhere, but how exactly are they supposed to give you energy? What's really in them, and are they safe? Find out.

Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'

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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.

How the Freedom House Ambulance Service Became the First EMTs in America

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From 1967 to 1975, an ambulance crew recruited from a poverty-stricken black neighborhood in Pittsburgh became the first set of trained EMTs in America.

The 10 Greatest Car Designers In Automotive History

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Car brands are famous the world over. People everywhere can identify an Aston Martin or a Lamborghini. Most people even have an idea what infamous cars such as the Lada and Peugeot look like. But did you ever stop to think about who designs the cars we all know and love? Unlike fashion designers who [...] The post The 10 Greatest Car Designers In Automotive History appeared first on Goliath.

Bald Eagle Size, Diet and History as a National Icon

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The national bird of the United States has taken on iconic status as the avian avatar of freedom, but its wingspan and steely gaze guarantee its status in the pecking order of prey birds as a symbol of strength.

Can You Ace This Tough World Capitals Quiz in Under 7 Minutes?

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We're on a plane to Bahrain! Can you name its capital? While Washington, D.C. and Paris are the no-brainer capitals of the United States and France, can you ace this capitals quiz? Let's find out!

What Caused the Mysterious Carolina Bays?

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Some say UFOs, while others say a meteor strike formed the Carolina Bays. Whatever created these isolated ponds and wetlands across North and South Carolina left a wondrous ecosystem that is in dire need of protection.

New Jersey Lingo Quiz

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Are you a shoobie, a benny or a true New Jersey lover? Do you know how to speak like you're a part of the Northeast? Discover and test what you know about NJ's slang and see how you'd fit in on the Shore!

The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942

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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.

How Natural Burial Works

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Natural burial is becoming more popular as people begin to eschew unnatural internment processes. Learn about natural burial or green burial.

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