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What is all the flickering when I try to record a television set picture with a video camera?

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What is all the flickering when I try to record a television set picture with a video camera?

Ashtanga Yoga Explained

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Ashtanga yoga challenges your body with a specific set of poses. With a focus on posture and breathing, ashtanga yoga is the ultimate yoga practice.

What is dark energy? And could we tap into it?

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Shedding light on dark energy has been a bit of a challenge for today's astronomers. What dark energy actually is goes beyond our present scientific understanding.

When did humans start smoking, anyway?

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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.

Why We Say 'Break a Leg' Instead of 'Good Luck'

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Have you ever been about to perform, only to have someone tell you to break a leg? That might sound strange — or even a bit harsh. After all, who wants a debilitating injury right before stepping on stage?

Sex Abuse in Catholic Church Blamed on Money, Power Dynamics

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates the sex scandal that rocked the Catholic Church. Was is just Catholics, or were they unfair targets?

Why Am I Getting So Many Privacy Policy Update Emails?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how it affects privacy policy updates.

What Is Ectoplasm?

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Obviously, if we had more evidence of the existence of ghosts, we wouldn't all spend so much time debating the matter. Believers in the supernatural, however, are convinced a substance called "ectoplasm" proves ghosts are real -- but are they right?

Why were women on ships considered bad luck?

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Sailors once considered women on ships bad luck. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.

Why Is Throwing Salt Over Your Shoulder Good Luck?

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Salt is a hot commodity, so wasting it has historically been a big deal. Learn the myth behind throwing salt over your shoulder at HowStuffWorks.

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