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The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.

10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria

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The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know.

Why Is Populism So Popular Again?

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Populism is a political philosophy that divides society by splitting it into two opposing factions: the people and the elite. So who benefits from that?

The Blue-footed Booby Dance Gets the Girl Every Time

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The blue-footed booby is known as much for its comical mating dance as for its intensely colored blue feet.

Why Peter A. Browne Bizarrely Collected Hair

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Peter A. Browne put together a magnificent collection of hair. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the collection and how it was saved from the dustbin.

The Mystery, Myth and Reality of Plum Island

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For years, speculation has surrounded the government's high security animal disease research center, which is slated to close in 2023.

Regrets, We've Had a Few — But Why?

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Ever had a "woulda, shoulda, coulda" feeling about something? It's called regret. What really triggers this emotion - and can we trust it?

What's Considered a Microaggression?

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HowStuffWorks explains what the word 'microaggression' means, what counts as microaggressions, and what the critics say about it.

Why Do We Fall in Love?

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Despite the heartache that often accompanies love, we can't help wanting it and rejoicing when it works. Are we hard-wired to fall in love?

When Will We Run Out of Oil, and What Happens Then?

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If we run out of oil, what are the next steps we can take for energy production? Find out what would happen if we run out of oil.

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