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Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
Should you ever break a 'no gifts' rule?
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If an invitation says not to bring gifts, don't bring gifts. Learn more about whether you should ever break a 'no gifts' rule at HowStuffWorks.
How Much of a Foodie Are You?
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Is food your spirit animal? Or is it just a way to stay alive? Maybe for you, it's somewhere in between. If you think you're on the foodie spectrum, answer these questions, and we'll tell you how much of a food you really are.
13 Types of Dragons Humans Have Dreamt Up Over Millennia
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Curious about different types of dragons? Good call. Around the world, people have imagined dragon species that range from serpent-like dragon rainmakers to winged fire-breathers that strike fear.
10 of the Worst Movies of All Time
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Some movies are so bad, they become cult classics. Others are just plain painful.
How Protests Work
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Protests can take many forms like boycotts and allow us to air our grievances. Learn about protests, like those behind Vietnam and Tianamen Square.
10 Old Wives' Tales About Your Health
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If someone told you sugar makes kids hyper and cats are after your baby's air supply, you've heard some old wives' tales. Is there any truth in them?
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
Do moose really walk the streets of Alaskan cities?
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Moose in Alaska are so prevalent that residents get used to seeing them along the road. Learn why moose in Alaska cause harm to others and themselves.
Are people in police custody dying of excited delirium?
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Medical examiners are attributing an increasing number of deaths while in police custody to a syndrome called excited delirium. The problem is, there's no proof this syndrome exists.