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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.
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
Does lighting a cigarette with a candle cause a sailor to die?
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There is a superstition that lighting a cigarette with a candle will cause a sailor to die. Learn the origins of this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
Worm, Harvest, Blue: Every Full Moon Has a Name
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Everyone's heard of the blue moon and the harvest moon, but every other full moon of the year has a name, too.
There's a Pooping Man in the Catalan Nativity Scene
The typical manger scene features Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and an assortment of animals. But in Catalonia, Spain, there is one more character: a figure with his pants down, taking a poop. But why?
Do You Have the Brain of a Detective?
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Being a detective means seeing the world differently. It means not just hearing, but listening. It means not just looking, but seeing. Add to that a deeper understanding of human nature and procedure and you'll have the skills needed to be a detective. Is your mind ready for the job?
How Horoscopes Work
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Astrology holds that the relative positions of stars and planets have influence over the lives of human beings. Believers call it a science, while non-believers call it nonsense. Learn the basics of astrology.
How Sky Burial Works
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What is a sky burial? Read about sky burials and ritual dissections at HowStuffWorks.
How Professional Clowns Work
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Being a professional clown must be fun, but with training and more it's a serious business. Learn more about professional clowns at HowStuffWorks.
Cotton Candy Quiz
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You'll find this sticky treat in almost any color of the rainbow. Plus, it's completely delicious! Over the years, cotton candy has become an indelible part of American culture, and it can be found everywhere from county fairs to movie theaters. Find out how sweet you are on this sugary treat by taking our cotton candy quiz.