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Horror movies can reach down into the darkest depths of human consciousness and bring nightmares to life on screen.

Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.

In Greek mythology, goddesses held as much power as gods, embodying various aspects of nature and human experience.

Are human beings lonelier than we used to be? HowStuffWorks looks at the debate on loneliness.

Human beings are hard-wired to function better in a clean environment. HowStuffWorks looks at why.

The Velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" were roughly the size of humans. In reality, they were about the size of an average turkey.

The human eye misses a lot -- enter the incredible world of the microscopic! Explore how a light microscope works.

Anyone who's ever regretted a haircut has probably wondered how fast their hair will grow back. It's a good question, with a not-so-simple answer.

To a human it's unimaginable - sniffing another's derriere. But to our canine companions, it's totally normal. But why? Why?

The Malthusian premise centers on the issue of whether or not there will be enough food to sustain human life. Learn about the Malthusian premise.

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