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Can you really scare someone to death?
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Scared to death -- is this an actual cause of death or a myth perpetrated by mothers? Let's take a look at whether you can really be scared to death.
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.
Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute?
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Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute? Learn about piranha feeding frenzies at HowStuffWorks.
181 Slang Words by Decade: From 'Scram' to 'Slaps'
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Popular slang terms come and go - and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.
Can prayer heal people?
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Prayer may in fact heal people, according to recent studies that show prayer can lower your blood pressure. Learn more about prayer and healing.
How Human Networking Works
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Lots of us wonder what makes some people successful where others fail. According to Keith Ferrazzi, author of the best-seller "Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time," it's all about relationships. The first step to achieving your goals is helping other people achieve theirs. Learn about human networking and the "generosity rules" approach to business.
How Jellyfish Work
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Although jellyfish have been around for over 650 million years, they're stil very mysterious. Learn the basics and the jellyfish life cycle.
How the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Works
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What has a better power-to-weight ratio than an Enzo Ferrari and enough room for a normal person to sit comfortably? It's the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve concept car (that's right, we said Chrysler). Check it out.
10 of the Worst Parenting Tips Ever
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When you're a new parent, you're bound to get some bad parenting advice. Find out the truth about 10 of the worst parenting tips ever.
10 Impossible-to-kill Plants
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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.