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10 Things We Thought Were True Before the Scientific Method

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Before the scientific method came along, science dabbled in some pretty far-out ideas in its youth. Remember miasmas? And spontaneous generation? And the four elements?

10 Things You Should Never Mix With Alcohol

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Juice and soda mix well with alcohol, but a few things don't mix so well. Some may just produce embarrassing moments. Others could cost you your life.

How Drag Queens Work

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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?

10 Scare-inducing Moments in History

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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.

How to Prevent Back Pain

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Preventing back pain is much easier than treating it after an injury. Learn how to avoid the bad habits that can damage your back.

How a Marathon Works

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Marathons are 26.2 miles in length and have been known to cause death. Find out what marathons are all about and why anyone would run one.

How Hydroponics Works

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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.

How Sherpas Work

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Sherpas live among the peaks of Mount Everest. Find out how Sherpas came to this land and about their way of life.

12 Big Cases of Revenge

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The concept of revenge predates legal history. But sometimes the need for vengeance can kick into overdrive - as in these 12 infamous acts of revenge.

How Wind Tunnels Work

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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.

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