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The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce dropped off the face of the earth in 1914. HowStuffWorks looks at the mysterious disappearance of literary heavyweight Ambrose Bierce.

Pickleball! It's the Fast-growing Sport With the Funny Name

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Pickleball is a paddle sport attracting thousands of players across the U.S. and around the world. And it's getting bigger every year. What's the appeal?

5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of the Advent calendar as well as some weird modern-day riffs on it.

People Still Use Fax Machines, But, Um, Why?

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HowStuffWorks finds out why anyone still bothers with faxing in the 21st century. It's not just from inertia.

No Need to Beware the Ides of March, Actually

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March 15, the Ides of March, has become synonymous with betrayal, lost loyalty and unwelcome surprises. But should this day still make us wary?

Why is it bad luck to wear opals if you weren't born in October?

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Opals are unusual and mysterious gems, which may be why there are stories about their supposed luck dating back to ancient times.

All Shook Up: The Ultimate Elvis Quiz

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Nearly 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley is still the King. See how much you know about this icon of movies, music, pop culture and unusual appetites. (Fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches anyone?)

The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan

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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.

That Faint Light in the Night Sky Could Be the Gegenschein

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The gegenschein, "faint light" in German, occurs under very specific astronomical conditions when the sun reaches the exact opposite of Earth from wherever you're stargazing.

The World Hits 8 Billion People; Is That Good or Bad?

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The world's population is expected to hit 8 billion Nov. 15 2022. Is that too many people or just right?

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