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5 Groups Who Claim to Talk to the Dead
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Move over, mediums. Lots of people say they talk to the dead, including the bereaved. Ready to meet a few others?
7 Facts About Socrates, the Enigmatic Greek Street Philosopher
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"The unexamined life," said Socrates, "is not worth living." So what was the life of this Athenian sage really like?
You Already Have This Surprisingly Simple Good Luck Charm
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A good luck charm is only as effective as your belief in it, but that's still powerful. It's like the placebo effect. What's the harm in a positive outlook?
How P.T. Barnum Worked
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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?
How Women Work
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If you believe what you see on TV, women are inscrutable, conniving, hysterical and apt to change their minds without reason or warning.
10 Things We Thought Were True Before the Scientific Method
Before the scientific method came along, science dabbled in some pretty far-out ideas in its youth. Remember miasmas? And spontaneous generation? And the four elements?
What causes aging?
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Aging causes include both genetic and environmental factors. Find out what research says about aging causes and rates of aging.
How a Marathon Works
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Marathons are 26.2 miles in length and have been known to cause death. Find out what marathons are all about and why anyone would run one.
10 Conspiracy Theories About the JFK Assassination
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Sixty-one percent of Americans think Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. Here are 10 conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination.
Can You Get 31/40 on This Basketball Knowledge Quiz?
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Basketball is simple, right? You just put the ball in the hoop more than the other team. Well, there's actually much more to it than that. Are you an expert on all aspects of the game? Let's find out.