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Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage
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Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love?
How Jerusalem Syndrome Works
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Jerusalem Syndrome is the result of becoming overwhelmed when visiting the city of Jerusalem. Find out how visiting Jerusalem can cause Jerusalem Syndrome.
Satanism Origins, Misconceptions and Modern Manifestations
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Rumors abound about Satanism. Its adherents are often portrayed as evil, bloodthirsty deviants in popular culture. But that's a mischaracterization of the philosophy of Satanists.
What makes graveyards scary?
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Scary graveyards like the one in the cult hit Phantasm are everywhere. Are scary graveyards so creepy to you that you suffer from coimetrophobia?
10 Real-life Crimes That Became Fictional TV Episodes
There have been many real-life crimes that became fictional TV episodes. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 10 real-life crimes that became fictional TV episodes.
How the Manson Family Murders Worked
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Charles Manson captivated the world after his murderous spree in the late '60s. What made this cult leader so mesmerizing? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Göbekli Tepe: The Temple That Hints at What Humans Were Up to 11,000 Years Ago
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Göbekli Tepe is thought to be a possible archaeological bridge between nomadic hunter-gatherer societies and stable, settled agricultural communities that built temples and produced art.
U.S. Charter Schools Tied to Controversial Turkish Cleric
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Secretive Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen is the head of the largest chain of charter schools in America. Find out more about him at HowStuffWorks.
How a Theremin Works
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A theremin is an instrument you can play without touching. Learn how a theremin works and the history of the theremin at HowStuffWorks.
Why Did Hundreds of Americans 'Drink the Kool-Aid' at Jonestown?
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In 1978, hundreds of followers of the Rev. Jim Jones died in Guyana, after being either coerced into suicide by their charismatic leader or actually murdered.