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Was Countess Elizabeth Bathory the World's Most Prolific Serial Killer?
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Prolific serial killers are reigned in by some specific parameters. Learn what those are and who ranks as the world's most prolific serial killers.
Why can't you say 'toy boat' three times fast?
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Saying 'toy boat' three times fast seems impossible, despite your best efforts. Find out why it is so hard to say the words 'toy boat' three times fast.
How Sock Hops Worked
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Sock hops can be a lot of fun, but where did they come from? Learn about sock hops at HowStuffWorks.
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
Do whales and dolphins sleep?
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Whale sleep patterns are different from land mammals in that they are never really unconscious when they sleep. Learn about whale sleep patterns.
Can you make time stand still?
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Making time stand still is explained in this article. Learn about making time stand still.
Can You Watch the Sunset and Moonrise at the Same Time?
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Surely you've watched tons of sunsets in your lifetime. But have you ever seen the sunset and the moonrise simultaneously? Is that even possible?
Humanity's Eclipse Superstitions Are Weird and Fascinating
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What superstitions existed in the past about solar eclipses? Do any persist today? Learn about eclipse superstitions in this HowStuffWorks article.
Jaws and Claws: Alligators Eat Small Sharks More Often Than We Thought
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HowStuffWorks reports on a scientific team found evidence that alligators do eat small sharks.
What Is a Harvest Moon?
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The harvest moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in late September or early October in the Northern Hemisphere.