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How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
The 12 Best Soccer Goal Celebrations of All Time
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Soccer is a low scoring game, which means that when a goal is scored it is time to celebrate. This includes the goalscorer, and the adrenaline and excitement often causes hilarious, bizarre and eccentric celebrations. Sometimes their celebration will be pre-planned and well choreographed, many players see it as the perfect excuse to show some [...] The post The 12 Best Soccer Goal Celebrations of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
How Airports Work
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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.
How do you keep a safe house safe?
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A safe house works for both good guys and bad guys, keeping them hidden and secure. There's a safe house mentioned in the Bible, and safe houses during WWII.
The Ultimate 'Ghostbusters' Quiz
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You asked for it, you got it. 'Ghostbusters' was one of the most popular movies of the 1980s, and its release date is used as a means for charting time for the Stuff You Should Know podcast. You ain't afraid of no quiz.
Is Glass Recycling in the U.S. Broken?
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Only 25 percent of glass containers used by U.S. consumers were recycled in 2018, the most recent year for statistics. So, why aren't Americans doing better?
Is Your Hospital Diverting Ambulances Because of COVID-19?
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In the latest COVID-19 surge, many hospitals across the country are on diversion, meaning they're asking ambulances to take patients elsewhere. Here's how that could affect you.
Why Do People Find Leaf Blowers So Irritating?
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Sure, leaf blowers are noisy, but do they cause other health effects? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Cartoon Network Quiz
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Have you logged some serious 'toon time on Cartoon Network? It's alright, don't get animated - take our Cartoon Network quiz, and put that knowledge to the test!