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Hear Sounds When Watching Silent Videos? It Might Be Synesthesia
Some people hear what they see. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
Do dire wolves exist?
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A person encountering a dire wolf will likely end up in dire straits, but do they have grounding in reality? Learn about dire wolves at HowStuffWorks.
Did That Astrologer Read You Right? That's the Barnum Effect
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Are you a person who likes to be social but also values some alone time? You are? How did we guess without knowing you? Welcome to the Barnum effect.
Are the Ica stones authentic?
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Humans riding dinosaurs: Sounds like a kid's dream come true! History tells us this couldn't possibly have happened, but the Ica stones say otherwise. So is there any truth to these allegedly ancient carvings, or are they just an elaborate hoax?
How does the Farmers' Almanac predict weather?
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It sure would be handy to know what the weather is going to be like for the next year. Unfortunately, there's just one problem: Weather is notoriously difficult to predict. So is the Farmers' Almanac accurate, or is it just blowing hot air?
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
What is binge watching?
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We've all planned to watch just one episode but ended up burning through several in a single setting. Learn all about binge watching at HowStuffWorks.
Who does the cooking on cooking shows?
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Whipping up a four-course meal looks so easy when a TV chef does it. But it really takes a whole crew. Learn all about cooking shows at HowStuffWorks.
Should you ever break a 'no gifts' rule?
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If an invitation says not to bring gifts, don't bring gifts. Learn more about whether you should ever break a 'no gifts' rule at HowStuffWorks.
What If a Man Takes Birth Control Pills?
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Say a guy mistakes "the Pill" for a breath mint. Is he going to have any lasting side effects if he takes one? What about if he took it regularly?