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Can You Pass a 1970s Trivia Quiz?
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Once the insanity of the Sixties subsided, the weirdness of the Seventies took hold. It was a strange 10 years of pop culture and politics. What do you remember about the history of the 1970s?
What Kind of Force Are You?
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There are four different types of forces that exist in nature: Gravitational, Weak Nuclear, Strong Nuclear and Electromagnetic. But which one resonates with you? Find out which type of energy flows through your fingertips by taking this enlightening quiz!
Why Are Potassium Iodide Pills Selling Like Crazy?
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Demand for potassium iodide pills has surged since Russia attacked Ukraine and threats of nuclear war loom. But why these pills, and what do they have to do with nuclear radiation?
Hisashi Ouchi Suffered an 83-day Death By Radiation Poisoning
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In 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, a Japanese nuclear fuel plant worker was exposed to critical levels of radiation. He suffered the worst radiation burns in history. He lived for 83 agonizing days afterward as his body all but disintegrated.
Live Long and Prosper: The Ultimate "Star Trek" Quiz
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Do you consider yourself an expert on all things "Star Trek"? Are you ready to take an adventure through the vast universe? Course heading, Captain? Take this quiz and find out where you are going in deep space with the "Star Trek" team!
Monster Movies Everyone Should See At Least Once
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The monster movie genre never seems to get old. While you may think that every conceivable type of monster movie has been made, it is never long before Hollywood springs a new one on us or reboots one of the classics from the past, as they recently did the new recent King Kong and Godzilla […] The post Monster Movies Everyone Should See At Least Once appeared first on Goliath.
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
The Demon Core: A Tale of Atomic Ambition and Tragic Fate
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In the history of atomic research, few stories are as gripping or cautionary as that of the demon core, a plutonium sphere designed for one of history's most devastating weapons. This tale not only encapsulates the highest point of atomic ambition but also serves as a somber reminder of the human cost associated with such power.
How Operation Plowshare Worked
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How to go from a Bible verse to carving canals with nukes in just a few easy steps — almost. Learn how operation plowshare worked at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About the Chernobyl Disaster?
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It's one of the defining historical events of the 1980s — but how much do you know about the Chernobyl meltdown? Test your knowledge of this Soviet-era disaster with our quiz!