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What's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?
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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.
What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?
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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.
What If the Amazon Rainforest Is Completely Destroyed?
Climate change and industrial activity are wiping out large sections of the world's largest rainforest.
Why Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky?
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Every Thanksgiving, pairs across the U.S. break wishbones to see who's left holding the bigger piece and, of course, the bigger chunk of luck. But, why?
NBA Trivia Quiz: Nothin' but Net
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Put your NBA knowledge to the test! Take the ultimate trivia quiz and celebrate the league's iconic moments.
Why Does the Shower Curtain Billow in on Me?
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Has this ever happened to you? You're blissfully showering away when suddenly something slimy grabs your leg. It's the curtain, and it's not letting go.
How Rent-to-own Homes Work
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Understanding how rent-to-own homes work is similar to understanding a car lease. Learn more about how rent-to-own homes work at HowStuffWorks.
Is North Korea Equipped to Attack the United States?
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The Kim Jong Un regime continues to demonstrate its desire to threaten the U.S. and its allies with nuclear-armed ICBMs. But can any of these missiles actually reach the U.S. mainland?
How Ghosts Work
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Ghosts are the spirits of dead people that have either returned from the afterlife, or not moved on to it. Learn about ghosts and explanations for ghosts.
Should Everyone Be Taking Probiotics?
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Probiotics, also known as functional foods, claim to give digestive health benefits. But do probiotics such as Activia really help the bacteria in your gut?