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How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
10 Completely Wrong Sayings About Animals
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Ever been told you're as stubborn as a mule or blind as a bat? It might have been an unintended compliment. Many common sayings about animals are really off the mark.
10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World
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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.
10 Facts About Circus Animals
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Circus animals are beloved by all, but they've endured a lot through the centuries. Learn some amazing circus animal facts at HowStuffWorks.
How Political Polling Works
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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?
Christmas Trivia
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Test your Christmas trivia knowledge in the areas of songs, movies, traditions and more. Uncover amazing facts as you test your Christmas trivia knowledge.
10 Big Questions About Buddhism, Answered
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What's the point of meditation? Are all Buddhists vegetarians and pacifists? What do we misunderstand about Karma? Find out more about Buddhism in our article.
How Escalators Work
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You probably ride escalators all the time, but do you know how they move, and flatten, and keep the handrail in synch with the steps? Find out exactly what is going on inside an escalator.
Can You Power Your Computer or TV With a Bicycle Generator?
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How to power a TV with a bicycle is explained in this article. Find out if you can power a TV with a bicycle.