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How Spontaneous Human Combustion Works
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Ever heard of a person going up in flames for no reason at all? Find out what spontaneous human combustion means.
How Occam's Razor Works
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Occam's Razor is a line of reasoning that says the simplest answer is often correct. Learn about how we investigate the universe with Occam's Razor.
John Lear and the Dark Side
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John Lear and is one of the chief conspiracy theorists of the so-called "dark side movement", which suspects a secret government of illicit dealings with aliens. Learn more about John Lear and the dark side.
What Are UFOs? Select Theories and Shifting Scientific Stances
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What are UFOs, and are UFOs real? Learn about UFOs in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Are there really more births on full moons?
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Is it true that more births occur on a full moon? Get the science behind the old wives' tale that a full moon causes more births.
Alien Abduction Theories: A Scientific Search for Evidence
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Many people have reported alien abduction stories. Most of the abductees have shared their stories through hypnosis. Read more about alien abductions.
Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked
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When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true - it's science...right?
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
What is the extrasensory brain?
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The extra sensory brain may be responsible for ESP and possible paranormal experiences. See if the extra sensory brain exists at HowStuffWorks.
Is the Bondo Ape a Cryptid or a Specially Adapted Chimpanzee?
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Nestled deep within the wilderness of the Congo Basin, the Bondo ape stands at the crossroads of legend and scientific reality. Once seen only in fleeting glimpses, this creature has become the focal point of intense curiosity and rigorous investigation.