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How Central Vacuum Systems Work

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When the floor needs a good cleaning, most of us reach for the portable vacuum cleaner and drag it around the house. Well, what if your whole house were a vacuum? Find out how central vacuum systems work.

How Time Works

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Ever wonder why we start our year on the first of January? Or why we have January and the other 11 months in the first place? Find out all about time.

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 Olympic Timing Works

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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.

What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?

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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?

Can You Match The US City To Its Time Zone?

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Six time zones cover the whole United States, but do you know what time it is in which city? Test your time zone IQ with this timely HowStuffWorks quiz!

How Many Countries Can You Match to the Correct Time Zone?

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Time can be tricky, and it gets even trickier when you go international. Can you match these countries to their correct time zone? Find out with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

The Greatest Rappers of All-Time

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When it comes to rap it seems that everyone has a different idea of who’s the GOAT. The creation of a list of a “Greatest Rappers of All Time” list is a mostly subjective process, although there are several names that consistently rise to the top. With the “Golden Age” of 80s and 90s hip-hop well behind us, there […] The post The Greatest Rappers of All-Time appeared first on Goliath.

The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time

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The death of the arcade may have been greatly exaggerated, but it is true that they are a much less significant part of the games industry than they used to be in the ’80s and ’90s (although virtual reality arcades could very well bring them back in a big way). Before the majority of gamers started […] The post The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time

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There was a time when the Academy Award for Best Picture was given to films that were not just critical darlings, but commercial successes as well. This was the case for decades, in fact, as Gone with the Wind still stands as the most successful film of all time when adjusted for inflation and from […] The post The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

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