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You Already Have This Surprisingly Simple Good Luck Charm
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A good luck charm is only as effective as your belief in it, but that's still powerful. It's like the placebo effect. What's the harm in a positive outlook?
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
Hidden Sodium: Where does it lurk?
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Hidden sodium lurks in all kinds of unexpected foods. Learn where hidden sodium can be found.
How Propaganda Works
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Propaganda encompasses a range of deceptive persuasive techniques, from print to broadcast media. Read about propaganda and who uses it.
The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low
Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The International Holidays Quiz
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When you're fighting the crowds at the mall before Christmas or busily preparing a Thanksgiving feast, it can be easy to forget these holidays aren't universal. See how much you know about how people around the world celebrate!
Can't Make This Stuff Up: The True Crime Quiz
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True crime is often stranger than fiction. How much do you know about some of the strangest and most notorious criminals out there like Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper and the Night Stalker?
Black Skin Care
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Black skin is beautiful, but its darker side reveals some new and interesting finds on this subject. Learn more about black skin from Discovery Health.
Hey Dad! The Famous Fathers Quiz
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Learn more about these famous fathers, like George W. Bush, Will Smith and Neil Armstrong and their offspring with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
How the Civilian Conservation Corps Worked
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The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the New Deal's most successful programs. Read about the Civlian Conservation Corps in this article.