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What's the Zone of Silence?
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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?
15 Worst Hurricanes of All Time
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The Americas have been hit with some major hurricanes throughout the decades. But which were the worst ones in history?
Zozobra: Santa Fe's Yearly Incineration of Sorrows
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, celebrates the fiery tradition of burning Zozobra each fall. HowStuffWorks joins the hottest party of the year for a look.
What Is an Isotope?
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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.
Hass History: How Mexican Avocados Came to Rule the U.S.
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America just can't do without Mexican avocados. And the Mexican cartels want a piece of the pie.
How Much Do You Know About the Seven Wonders of the World?
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The Seven Wonders of the World are legendary for capturing our hearts and imaginations. People travel all the way across the world to see one of the wonders, as though it were a pilgrimage. This quiz will take you there, without the expensive airfare.
10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs
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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world's most famous scapegoats?
How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
What Happened to the KGB When the Soviet Union Folded?
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The KGB, the Soviet Union's vast secret police and espionage apparatus, technically was dismantled decades ago. But it still exists under a new name.
How Executive Orders Work
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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.