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How Ouija Boards Work
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A key ingredient of horror films, junior-high slumber parties and occult practices, the Ouija board has been fascinating and scaring people for more than a century. But does it really contact the spirit world, or is there a more logical explanation?
10 Signs You May Be Sleep Deprived
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Are you sleep deprived? About 45 percent of the world's population isn't getting enough sleep. See 10 signs you might be sleep deprived.
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 Fastest Cars in the World
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Is your favorite exotic car fast enough to make our 10 Fastest Cars in the World list? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How Dopamine Works
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You could call dopamine the most misunderstood neurochemical in the brain. It's allegedly the cause of people getting addicted to drugs, chocolate or video games. But what does really dopamine do?
5 Famous Death Cars — Where Are They Now?
HowStuffWorks looks at the fates of five famous death cars.
10 Common Hospital-acquired Infections
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Hospital-acquired infections occur because a hospital puts many people with infections in one place. Learn more about hospital-acquired infections.
10 Weird Facts About Biological Rhythms
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Biological rhythms are strange and wonderful things. See 10 weird biological rhythm facts to explore human nature.
Are Zombies Real? 10 Reasons the Undead Can't Walk Among Us
The undead are frightening, brain-hungry monsters, lumbering toward their victims with great purpose. But wait. Can they even digest brains?
How Aerogels Work
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Aerogels are incredible materials that could have dozens of uses from insulation to oil spill cleanup. Learn about aerogels in this article.