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Walking Under a Ladder: What's Behind This Superstition?
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There are numerous superstitions that we unthinkingly adhere to, such as walking under a ladder. But why is it supposed to be so unlucky?
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the career of Mrs. Cheng, aka Ching Shih, a famous female pirate of the 19th century who patrolled the South China Sea.
The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.
Anne Bonny: A Real Female Pirate of the Caribbean
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Anne Bonny was an Irish marauder whose brief period of piracy in enshrined her as legend as one of the few documented female pirates in history.
Shock to the System: Famous Electrocutions
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Electricity brings us light, heat and Netflix. But sometimes, when it courses through man, woman or beast, electricity brings sudden death. Which is why executioners in the early 20th century looked at power lines and had light bulbs flash over their heads.
The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.
Were the American colonists drugged during the Salem witchcraft trial?
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The Salem witchcraft trials were some of the darkest events in all of American history. Learn about the Salem witchcraft trials.
The 10 Best Cars From Science Fiction Movies
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Science fiction movies have given us a lot of things over the years—from great thrills and spooky moments to glimpses of future technology and stern warnings about what might come to pass if humans aren’t careful. Of course, science fiction movies have shown us a lot of cool cars over the years too. In fact, […] The post The 10 Best Cars From Science Fiction Movies appeared first on Goliath.
¿Puedes nombrar estas partes de motor a partir de una breve descripción?
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Los motores de autos son complejos y extraordinarios. Tienen tantas partes, ¡que hacen girar tu cabeza! En este quiz, vamos a probar tus conocimientos acerca de las partes de un motor al darte una descripción de una sola frase. ¿Puedes adivinar qué parte está siendo descrita? Tu orgullo automovilístico está en juego.