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Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?

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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.

How Steam Shovels Work

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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?

Can You Match the College to the State It's In?

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Princeton, Harvard and Vanderbilt rank among the greatest institutions of higher learning in the U.S., but do you know where these storied schools are located? Take our quiz to see if you can match the college to the state!

How Trains Work

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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?

Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?

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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!

10 Most Common Attractive Nuisances

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Attractive nuisances often draw the attention of children and can cause injuries or even death. What common features of your neighborhoods are considered attractive nuisances?

Can You Identify These Canadian Plants and Trees?

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We all know about Canada's national tree--the maple tree. The leaf is on the flag. But there are many other trees and plants native to the Great White North. Take this quiz to see how well you know Canada's flora!

What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11

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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.

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.

The Best Films Set During World War II

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“War! Huh! Yeah. What is it good for…?” According to Edwin Starr, absolutely nothin’. But what about all those war glorification movies featuring the WWII era? FYI: The word glory is taken from the Latin root, gloria, and ultimately settles on this idea of weight or incredible substance. It’s easy to “glorify” the allied actions […] The post The Best Films Set During World War II appeared first on Goliath.

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