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Is there law to indicate how often miracles occur? Math professor John Littlewood seemed to think so.

Why are yogurt and honey so good for your skin?, plus 4 great masks that use them.

The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?

Cats will catch birds and mice, but rats? Not so much. HowStuffWorks finds out why.

There are numerous superstitions that we unthinkingly adhere to, such as walking under a ladder. But why is it supposed to be so unlucky?

There's no question the Titanic sank, but could it have been intentional? Some conspiracy theorists think so.

Wagyu is among the most expensive types of beef in the world, but is it really better beef and, if so, why?

An object free to vibrate tends to do so at a specific rate called the object's natural, or resonant, frequency.

Nitrates are found not only in processed meats, but also naturally occur in green vegetables as well. So, are they dangerous?

Capers are actually the flower buds of the caper bush. So where does all that flavor come from?

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