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You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Does Marie Antoinette Still Roam the Halls of Versailles?
Tourists may not be the only ones to enjoy the beauty of the famous palace.
Henry Ford vs. the Dodge Brothers: An All-American Feud
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HowStuffWorks looks at why the Dodge brothers couldn't work with Henry Ford, which permanently changed the U.S. auto industry.
How to Safely and Anonymously Report Sexual Assault
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One out of every six American women is the victim of an attempted or completed rape. HowStuffWorks tells how to safely and anonymously report them.
Why did people think 'The Blair Witch Project' was real?
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'The Blair Witch Project' fooled movie goers right from the start. Learn how we were all tricked into believing this film at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck?
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Have you ever wondered why people knock on wood for luck? Like many superstitions, the answer goes back as far as pagan rituals.
Does being a bridesmaid three times mean you'll never get married?
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Some people believe that if you're a bridesmaid three times you'll never get married. Learn more about this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
What's the 27 Club?
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Many musicians have died at 27, leading some people to believe it's a 'cursed age.' Learn more about what the 27 Club is at HowStuffWorks.
When did we begin genetically engineering food?
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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.
Why don't we all speak the same language?
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Why don't we speak the same language as people in other countries? Find out why we don't speak the same language.