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What Are Santa Ana Winds?
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These annual winds blow during Southern California's dangerous dry season, whipping up wildfires that can ravage thousands of acres.
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
Great Escapes! 5 Wild Animals Who Busted Out and Went on the Run
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An orangutan who could unscrew bolts to bust out? A gorilla who climbed the vines out of her enclosure to just roam the zoo? These are wild animals, and these are their wild escape stories.
How Hostage Negotiation Works
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A hostage situation places innocent civilians directly in harm's way, and armed intervention places the hostages at even greater risk. Learn how a skilled negotiator uses psychology, instinct and deception to achieve a peaceful end.
Airline Travel for Pets Guide
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Airline travel for pets can be complicated, especially if you don't have the required materials. Learn all about airline travel for pets at.
How Dictators Work
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Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.
How to Volunteer Abroad
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Ever wonder how to volunteer abroad? Learn how to volunteer abroad at HowStuffWorks.
What Was Jesus' Real Name? The Path From Hebrew to Today
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Have you ever wondered how the historical figure known as Jesus was actually referred to in his own time and place? Hint: It wasn't by that name.
In the Mariana Trench, Animals Adapt in REALLY Weird Ways
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The Mariana Trench is the deepest place on Earth, and we're still in the dark about much of the life that calls it home. Here are just a few of the trench's eye-popping residents.
How has technology changed the way we conduct business?
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Current business technology allows you to order drive-up fast food from another country. See how business technology has changed the way we do business.