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The Heaven's Gate Cult: A Sad, Strange Story of Manipulation
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"Internet cult" Heaven's Gate is seared in the memory of the '90s public for the fact that 39 members committed suicide wearing matching tracksuits and sneakers, as the Hale-Bopp comet approached Earth. But what made them do it?
London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down, But It Keeps Getting Rebuilt
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Despite what the nursery rhyme says, London Bridge is not falling down - and never really has. But the bridge that spans the Thames has been rebuilt again and again for two millennia.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
Why Is Cashmere So Expensive?
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Cashmere is super-soft and luxurious, and super expensive. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about where cashmere comes from, and why it's so costly.
Spinosaurus Was a Good Floater but Lousy Swimmer
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The villainous dinosaur from 'Jurassic Park' probably never had an affinity for water.
What are carotenoids?
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What are carotenoids? Click here to learn exactly what carotenoids are.
Dive Inside the Weird World of the Ocean Sunfish
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The sunfish is one of the gentle giants of the sea. HowStuffWorks explains how why it loves sunbathing, dining on crabs and taking deep ocean dives.
How One Woman Unexpectedly Became the Voice of Siri
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Susan Bennett never knew she would become one of the world's most famous voices until Siri debuted on iPhones in 2011. HowStuffWorks tells her story.
Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Could Save Your Life
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The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.
What Is the Rasta Movement All About?
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It started out as a small movement in Jamaica that went worldwide with the popularity of reggae music. But what is Rastafari really all about?