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Milgram Shock Experiment: A Vital Lesson in Social Psychology

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Stanley Milgram's experiment was a controversial test of human psychology that shed light on the limitations of free will and obedience to authority.

Are Black Magic Spells Powerful? The Truth Behind Their Strength

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Black magic spells have been used for centuries to influence fate, love, and power. Discover their history, types, and the truth behind their mystical forces.

Experts Find There Are Four Giraffe Species. Can You Tell Them Apart?

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Experts have learned there are four species of giraffe, not just one. HowStuffWorks Now finds out why no one noticed before.

This Is Why Humans Don't Have a Mating Season

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While some mammals mate and reproduce at a specific time of year, humans don't. Why is that? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Big Money, Big Money: Flashing Lights, Music Can Turn Rats Into Problem Gamblers

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A study showed flashing lights and loud music made rats take more gambling risks. HowStuffWorks Now investigates why.

White Rhinos Communicate via Massive Communal Poop Piles

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How do communal dung piles called midden help rhinoceroses communicate? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

What It's Like to Stay Silent for 10 Days

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Silent meditation retreats can last days, weeks or even a month. Learn what it's like to keep quiet for so long at HowStuffWorks Now.

Why Do Ads Say 'the Big Game' Instead of 'the Super Bowl'?

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Why does the NFL come after people who use the words 'Super Bowl' without permission? Learn more about trademarks at HowStuffWorks Now.

Can a D-O-G learn to S-P-E-L-L?

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Some pet owners are amazed when their dogs respond to 'W-A-L-K' the same way as 'walk.' HowStuffWorks finds out what's causing their pooches' response.

Euthanasia Coaster: A Roller Coaster Designed to Kill Riders

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In 2010, a Lithuanian artist conceptualized a roller coaster fast enough to kill people who wanted a novel way to die. The idea is resonating again.

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