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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?
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
Is there a hole in the universe?
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A hole in the universe was recently discovered by scientists at the University of Minnesota in 2007. Read about the discovery of a hole in the universe.
Prehab Could Make Your Recovery From Surgery a Bit Easier
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Recovering from any surgery is never as easy as you hope. But putting in some time to get fit before it could make healing a lot easier. Here's how.
How Junk Food Works
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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.
'The Last Jedi' Leaves No Time to Mourn Han Solo
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When Kylo Ren murdered Han Solo, he didn't leave anyone much time to cope. Read more about 'The Last Jedi' at HowStuffWorks.com.
Can You Guess These Occupations from a Picture and a Hint?
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Lots of jobs in the world are easily recognizable by their uniforms, but some aren't. We're going to give you a picture and a hint, and you'll have to tell us which occupation it is.
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.
In 'Star Wars' Entire Stars and Planets Get Destroyed — Is That Possible?
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Could a planet or star ever be destroyed through man-made means, like in the 'Star Wars' series? Learn more about Starkiller Base.
How does childhood obesity work?
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Childhood obesity is more common than you think -- about 30% of young people, ages 6-19, are overweight or obese. Learn more about childhood obesity.