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How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic
Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.
Can You Match the Traditional Clothing to Its Country of Origin?
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Traditional dress has been a part of people's cultures for centuries, and today, people still wear formal dress items during cultural events and on weddings. Are you a know-it-all? Let's see if you can name all traditional attires from around the world.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.
10 Most Short-lived Countries
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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy
Some countries have a higher life expectancy because of economic and social reasons. Read our list of the countries with the highest life expectancy.
Phallus Impudicus: The Nastiest Mushroom Ever?
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Don't be alarmed if you find a few of these funky mushrooms popping up in your yard right when the weather turns cool and wet.
How 'Planet Earth' Works
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'Planet Earth' is one of the most comprehensive and wide-reaching documentaries the Discovery Channel has ever produced. Take a look inside 'Planet Earth.'
Why landscape with native plants?
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Native plants are usually easier to take care of and they can be less expensive than non-native species, too. Learn about native plant landscaping.
Are the Dropa stones authentic?
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Ancient caves! Mysterious stones! Tiny little beings with strange heads! Sounds like the plot of an Indiana Jones movie, doesn't it? The legend of the Dropa stones has persisted for over half a century now, but is any of it actually true?