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How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
The Evil Eye's Ancient Power Still Resonates Today
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Belief in the evil eye has existed since at least 3300 B.C.E. and is found in Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures of the Mediterranean and Middle East. But why has belief persisted for so long?
Understanding Hurricane Irma: Impacts, Recovery, and How to Help
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Explore the impact of Hurricane Irma. Understand its path and effects. Learn about the history of Hurricane Irma today.
Can You Unscramble These Disney Character Names?
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Many people grew up with Disney and its iconic characters, but can you unscramble their names? Put your abilities to the test with this one of a kind Disney quiz!
How Book Banning Works
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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?
Who Were the Nephilim, the Bible's Mysterious Race of Giants?
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An obscure passage in Genesis mentions a group of superhumans who were the offspring of angels and women. Who were the Nephilim and what do they have to do with the Watchers?
HowStuffWorks Newsletter Quiz
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If you took one of our recent newsletter quizzes, you've come to the right place for the answers.
How Clouds Work
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Did bunnies just attack that sailboat, or was it a narwhal playing with a school of fish? Are you going crazy, or are you just watching the clouds?
How Urban Sprawl Works
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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.
How Lightning Works
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Lightning is an incredible force of nature. And like many natural phenomena, lightning is not always what it seems. Go behind the mystery and learn what's really going on when lightning strikes.