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How Pentecostal Churches Took Over the World

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HowStuffWorks looks at Pentecostalism's history, what speaking in tongues means and how this denomination got so big.

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.

Why the Corn Snake Is the Perfect Pet For Reptile Enthusiasts

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These modern rat snakes have an affinity for barns (and the rodents that live in them). But the myriad of colors makes them a reptile hobbyist's dream.

Three Famous Hypotheses and How They Were Tested

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From Isaac Newton to Ivan Pavlov, scientists have developed and tested hypotheses through carefully crafted experiments for centuries. Here are three groundbreaking hypotheses and the predictions they tested.

The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber

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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.

Spartacus Was a Real Gladiator and the Baddest Rebel Leader in Rome

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Spartacus sprang from real life to the silver screen, carrying a fearsome reputation as a gladiator and warrior. HowStuffWorks finds out more.

What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?

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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.

How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South

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These showy pink, purple, red and white blossoms dazzle through the spring and summer and are ubiquitous throughout the southern U.S.

How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death

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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.

How do they deice airplanes?

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If you're traveling during the winter time, there's a good chance that your flight may be delayed because the plane needs deicing. Why do they wait until the last minute to do this?

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