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10 Ways to Spot a Fake News Story
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Some news stories are easy to spot as fakes, others are harder. See 10 ways to spot a fake news story to learn more.
How Skateboarding Works
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Learn all about skateboarding, from its origins to how skaters perform amazing tricks.
Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples
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If you step on a crack, you'll break your mother's back. Surely you know this jingle from childhood. It's a silly example of a correlation with no causation. But there are some real-world instances that we often hear, or maybe even tell?
Top 10 Myths About the Brain
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You only use 10 percent of that big, wrinkled mass of smarts -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what we've heard about the brain. But how many common brain beliefs are just plain wrong?
How Zombies Work
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Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti?
How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo
Do toads cause warts?
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Do toads cause warts? The wart-like bumps protruding from their backs may give some that impression. Learn if toads cause warts.
How Volunteer Armies Works
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Volunteer armies face a number of recruitment challenges. Learn how volunteer armies operate and how they differ from conscripted armies.
How can spam e-mail help fight HIV?
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Do spam e-mail and HIV have something in common? Find out if spam e-mail and HIV is linked and learn about new methods for HIV treatment.
Mud Baths
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Mud baths are great for the skin. Learn about how mud baths work at HowStuffWorks.