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Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves

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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.

Are There Medical Reasons to Get a Tattoo?

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Tattoos used to be taboo. But today nearly one in three people has one. And some people are getting them for reasons other than to decorate their bodies.

Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?

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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.

Everlasting Love: How do you know if it's for real?

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How do you know if everlasting love is for real? Learn about the science and likelihood behind everlasting love at Discovery Health.

Top 5 Innovations in Home Security

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Are you interested in the innovations in home security? Check out this article and learn about 5 innovations in home security.

Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?

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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.

Without a Hippocampus, Your Long-term Memory Is History

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HowStuffWorks looks at the function of the hippocampus and the role it plays in storing long-term memories and creating new ones.

Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance

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While it's technically a glorified shift change, the British monarchy's Changing the Guard ceremony is steeped in history. HowStuffWorks explains.

6 Common Hallucinations and What They Tell Us

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People who hallucinate typically see, hear, feel, smell or otherwise experience things that simply aren't real. Often, these sensory fake-outs indicate a serious medical condition.

Ghana's Fantasy Coffins Are to Die For

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Ghanaian tradition of burying the dead in fantasy coffins, vibrant works of art made by skillful master carpenters.

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