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Top 5 Innovations in the Electric Power Industry
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Would you buy a home without functioning power outlets? We've come to depend on electric power for many of our day-to-day activities. What innovations have been made in the electric power industry? Keep reading to find out.
5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?
Why do small changes in Earth's temperature have a big impact?
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Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make?
Why do people vote?
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Why do people vote? Find out what motivates people to vote in elections.
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby: The Mind Can Heal the Body
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The Quimby Manuscripts, published in 1921, demonstrate Quimby's early role in Christian Science. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
The Law of Attraction: Will the Universe Give You What You Want?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the Law of Attraction, how it's supposed to work and some of the criticisms about it.
What Does it Mean When You See Angel Numbers?
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It's 11:11 on your phone's clock. This is what's known as an angel number. Is the universe trying to send you a message?
The Mpemba Effect: Does Hot Water Really Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
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Under the right conditions, hot water can somehow freeze faster than cold water. It's called the Mpemba effect. We'll explain how it happens.
How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
How to Lucid Dream
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Lucid dreaming is when you're in a dream, but you're aware in you're in a dream. Learn more about lucid dreaming.