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Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed

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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.

Do tornadoes always move from west to east?

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Some things in this world you can just count on. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Certain types of birds will always fly south for the winter. But do tornadoes really only move from west to east -- and if so, why?

Why do lullabies work?

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Research has proven lullabies can lower stress levels in babies. Learn why lullabies work at HowStuffWorks.

Can we create a real Jurassic Park?

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Is a real Jurassic Park possible, or is the idea purely science fiction? Learn about creating a real jurassic park in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Cucamelon: Not the Love Child of a Cucumber and a Watermelon

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The cucamelon is about the size of a grape but it packs a big, tart punch. Just don't expect cucamelons to taste like cucumbers or watermelons!

Sugar Gliders Are Nature's Cutest Little Daredevils

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These adorable marsupials look as sweet as their name. But what, exactly, are sugar gliders? HowStuffWorks introduces you.

How the Shamrock Shake Became McDonald's Mintiest Legend

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The Shamrock Shake is back at McDonald's. We're breaking down all the quirks that make it so legendary.

Does the Bunyip Really Haunt the Australian Wetlands?

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The bunyip is a cryptid from Australian mythology that lives in wetlands, billabongs and rivers Down Under. But is the bunyip real or just another legend?

How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance

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The presence of the protein Piezo1 plays a key role in how tendons heal - and a genetic mutation in that protein may enhance athletic performance.

How many calories does running burn?

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Scientists once assumed that running and walking used the same amount of energy -- that is, they burned the same number of calories. However, a group of Syracuse University researchers found that running actually burns more calories than walking. What factor had scientists overlooked in the past?

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