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Did NASCAR Really Start With Bootleggers?
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The high-octane stock car races of NASCAR are an American institution. But did NASCAR really start with bootleggers? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Chautauqua Has Promoted Free Speech and Learning for Nearly 150 Years
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The Chautauqua Institution, where Salman Rushdie was attacked Aug. 12, 2022, was founded nearly 150 years ago to promote the free exchange of ideas and learning to benefit individuals and society.
Living Big in a Tiny House
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HowStuffWorks tries out a tiny house to see what the buzz is all about.
How can someone control a machine with her thoughts?
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The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago introduced a new bionic arm that can be controlled by reading a person's thoughts. How does this technology work? Can you control a machine with thoughts? Learn about the bionic arm in this article.
How Intelligent Design Works
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The intelligent design movement claims that life as we know it could not have developed through random natural processes. Learn about intelligent design and the controversy it has generated.
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 Much Do You Remember About '60s Pop Culture?
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After the end of World War II, societies around the world began picking up the pieces and rebuilding their lives and institutions. By the time the '60s rolled around, absolutely everything had changed. What do you know about the pop culture of the ‘60s?
What is an atomic clock and how does it work?
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Many ads for new clocks advertise their ability to automatically synchronize themselves with the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. This atomic clock is more precise because it uses the frequencies of atoms as its resonator.
The 13 Worst 'SNL' Hosts Of All Time
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Now in its 41st season, Saturday Night Live is a cultural institution. A landmark show that has produced some of the most iconic characters and funniest moments in television history. The fact that each show is broadcast live makes the accomplishments of the cast and guest host even more impressive. However, if there has been […] The post The 13 Worst ‘SNL’ Hosts Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
10 Cult Classic Movies That Bombed at the Box Office
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Many modern cult classic movies have earned a ton of money on home video, from both VHS and DVD sales or home rentals (remember those?). Some have become cultural institutions in and of themselves. However, most of these movies with devoted fan bases actually came from humble beginnings and bombed at the box office on […] The post 10 Cult Classic Movies That Bombed at the Box Office appeared first on Goliath.