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How Voodoo (Vodou) Works

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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.

How Dying Works

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Dying is the natural end to life, but knowing that doesn't make the physical reality of death any easier. Find out what happens to the body as it's dying.

Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.

How Water Works

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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.

How Witchcraft Works

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Witchcraft and belief in magic have been around since the beginning of time. Learn the history of witchcraft, modern witchcraft, Wicca and Wiccan rituals.

How Dreadlocks Work

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Dreadlocks form when hair is left to grow on its own. Learn about dreadlocks and find out how dreadlocks form in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How Colonialism Works

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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.

How Twins Work

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Twins are unique people who are also eerily similar to each other. Do twins really have ESP? Learn how twinning happens and what types of twins are out there.