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What Is a Shaman and Can Anyone Become One?
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The practice of shamanism has mystical and spiritual connotations, but it's not tied to any specific religion or creed. So, what exactly is shamanism?
The Flying Snake Doesn't Fly So Much as Fall With Style
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To some, the thought of snakes flying through the air is the scariest thought imaginable, but, as we'll explain, flying snakes don't actually fly, they "fall with style."
What's the Difference Between a Duke and an Earl?
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They both sound prestigious, but one ranks higher than the other. So, which is it and how do you get your hands on one of these British titles, anyway?
Cream of Tartar Is a Baker's Best Friend
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Cream of tartar isn't cream, nor is it creamy. But it is handy and inexpensive, and it'll give your food 'oomph.' Here's why you'll want to have it around.
St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223
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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?
The Truth About Cloud Storage and Its Future
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Behind cloud storage is a complicated system for storing your data on countless hard drives and magnetic tapes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Do Pilots Make Up Time in the Air?
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Your pilot apologizes for your plane leaving late but then assures you she can make up the lost time in the sky. Is she pressing extra-hard on the accelerator or what?
Don't Hate the Indian Giant Squirrel Because He's Beautiful
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The Indian giant squirrel is covered in flamboyant colors like orange, black and bright purple. HowStuffWorks find out why he's so colorful.
The Truth About Turmeric: What Health Benefits Does It Really Have?
HowStuffWorks looks at the real health benefits of turmeric according to science.
What If There Were No Snakes?
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Snakes get a bad rep. They've become so associated with dishonesty, deception and temptation that many might prefer the world just rid itself of them altogether. But creepy as they may be, it turns out that snakes are pretty handy to have around.