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A Former Naturopath Blows the Whistle on the Industry
HowStuffWorks shares the story of former naturopath Britt Marie Hermes who speaks out against the industry.
The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.
How Well Do You Know the 12 Disciples?
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Peter, Bartholomew, Judas and Thomas are just a few of the many disciples. Think you know all about these legendary followers of Christ? Take the quiz to find out!
Jamais Vu Is Not Déjà Vu. It's Quite the Opposite
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Ever find yourself momentarily disoriented in a familiar place or encounter a friend who looks like a stranger? You could be experiencing jamais vu.
Anne Bonny: A Real Female Pirate of the Caribbean
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Anne Bonny was an Irish marauder whose brief period of piracy in enshrined her as legend as one of the few documented female pirates in history.
Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?
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Friends often tell cancer patients to "stay positive" in order to beat the disease. But is there any scientific proof that positivity helps with cancer survival?
Legend of the Loch Ness Monster Quiz
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Bigfoot who? Forget hairy bipeds, the Loch Ness Monster might actually be the world's most famous mythical creature. Or is it just a myth? Take our Loch Ness Monster quiz and find out!
What Is Saliva and How Does It Change the Taste of Food?
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Saliva is not exactly the most appetizing of subjects, but it plays an important role in everything from how food tastes to how it is digested.
Astral Projection: An Intentional Out-of-body Experience
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Would you like to be able to leave your body at will and travel to other countries and planets? Astral projection promises you can do that. But what does science say about this?
How Passover Works
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The story behind Passover is a classic one of slavery and freedom, horrific wrath and great rejoicing. The festival starts with a meal called the Passover Seder.