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Was the Terrifying 18th-century Beast of Gévaudan a Wolf or Something More Sinister?

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In the 1760s in the town of Gévaudan, France, a monster lurked, killing as many as 100 people. But, the identity of the Beast of Gévaudan remains unknown.

Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Ghost Town Atop an Inferno

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The fire under the tiny town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been burning since at least 1962 and, to this day, nobody knows how to put it out.

What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?

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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?

Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?

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Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.

What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?

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He stood just 5 feet, 2 inches. But Gagarin cast an enormously long shadow in space exploration, both for his achievements and his mysterious death.

Why a U.S. Yield Curve Inversion Worries Recession Watchers

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An inversion of the U.S. Treasury bond yield curve has predicted the last seven U.S. recessions. Is the U.S. in for another one soon?

Texas Law Would Let Parents Give Teen's Driving Test

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If Texas HB 409 passes, parents could soon bypass the DMV and make their novice teens legal to drive. HowStuffWorks looks at the proposed Texas bill.

Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars

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By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.

The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books

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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.

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