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Is Ophiuchus the 13th Zodiac Sign?

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Thousands of years ago, the Babylonians created the zodiac and dropped a constellation when it didn't quite fit into their schematic. Its name? Ophiuchus. Should it be part of our horoscope?

Why Teen 'Death Discs' Dominated the Airwaves in the '60s

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The co-hosts of Omnibus look at the short-lived, but lucrative teen pop craze for 'death discs' in the early '60s.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails and Bartending

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Whether you're into craft cocktails, or just like Jack and Coke, you're sure to be stimulated by our list of facts.

How Wind Tunnel Testing Shaped Vintage Dream Cars

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How did wind tunnel testing shape concept cars of the past? Learn more about wind tunnel testing and dream cars in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Which Jobs Have the Highest Suicide Rates?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the job categories with the highest suicide rates, according to the CDC.

Himalayan Salt Lamps: Health Benefits or Hype?

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Himalayan salt lamps are touted as having healing properties. HowStuffWorks looks at the truth behind the hype.

Hedwig Kohn: The Physics of Determination

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Hedwig Kohn left Nazi Germany for the U.S. in 1940 and became a leading physicist. HowStuffWorks looks at her extraordinary life.

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?

Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son's head?

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Is the myth about William Tell shooting an apple of his son's head true? Learn about William Tell and if he shot an apple of his son's head.

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