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Are You a Witch?
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Would you fit right in with the Sanderson Sisters? Can you see yourself corralling flying monkeys with the Wicked Witch of the West? Or do you group all that magical malarkey in with so-called psychics and fortune-tellers? Take this quiz to find out whether it's time to find a coven to call home!
The Wampus Cat Myth Explained: Origins and Sightings
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The Wampus Cat has roots in Cherokee folklore and Appalachian legends, but is the six-legged feline just another mythical creature on a long list of cryptids?
How Satanic Panic Worked
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Satanic panic caused Americans to worry about cult movements intent on sacrificing children. Learn more about how satanic panic worked.
10 Best Witch Movies Spanning Just About Every Genre
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Witches have stalked through folklore and fairytales for centuries. They hex, they fly, and sometimes they bake kids into pies.
Black Magic Explained: Myths, Rituals, and Cultural Significance
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What lies behind the veil of black magic? Explore the ancient rituals, powerful spells, and myths that have captivated minds for centuries. Click to uncover the dark secrets of this mystical practice.
Which Subject Would You Ace at Hogwarts?
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Ever wondered what subject you would excel at if you attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Well, take this quiz and we will let you know which one it is.
Can You Get at Least 23/35 on This "Bewitched" Quiz?
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"Bewitched" is one of the most beloved TV series from the '60s, but the comedic adventures of a witch-mortal couple were surprisingly controversial for the period. Take our quiz to test your "Bewitched" IQ, but no using witchcraft - that's cheating!
Why are we violent?
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Why are we violent? Is it something we learn, or are people violent at birth? Find out why we are violent at Discovery Health.
Brush Up on Parseltongue to Greet the New Salazar Slytherin Snake
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A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter's Slytherin house.
Why are demons blamed for sleep paralysis?
Why does the experience of sleep paralysis often summon explanations of demonic visitations? Visit the place where dreams and reality overlap, and where science and myth attempt to interpret our hallucinations.