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What is OxyContin?
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I keep hearing about some drug called "OxyContin" in the news. What is it? Why all the fuss?
5 Things You Should Know About the 'New' Southern Ocean
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The Southern Ocean has finally been officially recognized, though scientists have known about it for over a century.
Did one of the first film audiences panic over footage of a train?
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Did people run for their lives at showings of the Lumieres' 1895 film 'Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station'? Head to HowStuffWorks to find out.
How do talk shows work?
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From highbrow content to more unrefined fare, talks shows have been on the tube for a while. Learn more about this television staple at HowStuffWorks.
Michigan's Dogman Cryptid Legend Started With a Song
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When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon.
What Country Has the Most Tornadoes in the Entire World?
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If you have ever wondered which country has the most tornadoes, the answer is the United States. No other country on Earth experiences as many tornadoes per year. Meteorologists estimate the entire USA averages more than 1,000 tornado reports annually.
How Sky Burial Works
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What is a sky burial? Read about sky burials and ritual dissections at HowStuffWorks.
How Ninja Work
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Get a load of this: ninja fact, ninja fiction, and some of the most clever, terrifying weapons used by the shadowy mercenaries of ancient Japan. Find out the true story of the ninja.
5 Ways TV Has Influenced Presidential Elections
There are many ways TV has influenced presidential elections. Visit HowStuffWorks to see 5 ways TV has influenced presidential elections.
The Epic History of Werewolves
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Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated.