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Could a gamma-ray burst wipe out all life on Earth?
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When a huge star collapses, it releases massive amounts of radiation in concentrated streams. If one of those streams hit Earth, it wouldn't be pretty. But where should we put "gamma-ray bursts" on our list of anxieties?
How do they deice airplanes?
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If you're traveling during the winter time, there's a good chance that your flight may be delayed because the plane needs deicing. Why do they wait until the last minute to do this?
10 Myths About Lightning
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There's a thunderstorm brewing with some serious lightning. Fortunately you're safe in your car because of its rubber wheels. Or are you? And let's not get started on your rubber-soled sneakers!
10 Crashes That Changed Motor Sports Forever
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Some motor sports crashes have led to the implementation of improved safety measures. Learn about 10 crashes that changed motor sports forever.
10 Worst Nor'easters of All Time
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What makes a nor'easter different from your run-of-the-mill winter storm? And which ones have done the most damage?
Ghost Stories
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Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Check out these read-aloud ghost stories for children.
Can You Identify These Classic Hollywood Actresses?
Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn ... You know their names thanks to their work in classic films, but can you recognize their faces? Take our quiz to see if you can identify these actresses from Hollywood's Golden Age!
How Endurance Racing Works
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Endurance racing features the passing and maneuvering of shorter races, but its also demanding on the cars. Read more about endurance racing.
The 10 Best Episodes Of Curb Your Enthusiasm
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Curb Your Enthusiasm allowed Larry David (co-creator of Seinfeld) to step in front of the camera in a starring role and gain a larger footprint in the mainstream media. The show provided a platform for David to present all of his twisted, hilarious ideas in a mature setting that Seinfeld did not allow. Airing on [...] The post The 10 Best Episodes Of Curb Your Enthusiasm appeared first on Goliath.
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?