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What Is ESP? How ESP Works
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Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?
How Déjà Vu Works
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Déjà vu is the feeling that you have experienced a situation before even though you know you haven't. Learn about déjà vu and theories behind déjà vu.
How Encryption Works
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How secure is the Internet for sending sensitive information? Learn all about encryption, authentication, hash algorithms and more.
Does the shape of my face show that I have a genetic disorder?
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Dysmorphology is the study of physical characteristics to diagnose disorders. Learn about the theories behind the field of dysmorphology.
How Communism Works
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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.
Dinosaur Extinction
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Dinosaurs went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Era. Learn the theories that try to explain what happened to the dinosaurs and why they went extinct.
How Did the Universe Begin?
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The universe and how it began is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the origins of the universe.
Why do we sleep?
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Why do we sleep? Researchers have had a hard time trying to answer this question, but have a few ideas. Take a look at theories and learn why we sleep.
How Real Transformers Work
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Transformers exist in real life, but they don't quite resemble the robots from the movie. Learn about real transformers and how these robots are used.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.