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10 Rights the First Amendment Absolutely Does Not Grant

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Here are 10 rights the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does not grant, contrary to popular belief, from HowStuffWorks.

10 Black Scientists You Should Know

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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.

How Biodegradation Additives Work

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Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?

10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events

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Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name you could probably answer the question. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.

How Ambulances Work

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How are ambulances dispatched and why do they cost so much? HowStuffWorks takes a close look at the world of ambulances.

10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson

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The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.

5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash

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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.

How Stonehenge Worked

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The mysteries of Stonehenge have captivated us for centuries: Who built it and why? How did they move those giant stones? Though archaeologists and other researchers have replaced old theories with new ideas, many questions remain.

Deeply Disturbing Movies You Need to Watch Once (But Only Once)

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From The Orphanage to Requiem For a Dream, the following 20 movies are worth checking out... but probably only once. The post Deeply Disturbing Movies You Need To Watch Once (But Only Once) appeared first on Goliath.

10 of History's Happiest Accidents

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Where would we be without the accidental discoveries of beer, penicillin or Popsicles? Here is HowStuffWorks' list of history's happiest accidents.

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