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Why Is the Term 'Gaslighting' So Popular Now — and So Misused?
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It's a term that's often used in an argument. But gaslighting has a very specific meaning that is often lost. What is it and how can you know if you're really being gaslighted?
How Houseflies Work
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Though houseflies scavenge and carry disease, houseflies also provide food for the local ecosystem. Learn why houseflies love the great indoors.
How Hackers Work
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Hackers with bad intentions make up a surprisingly small percentage of the hacker community. Learn more about hackers and how hackers help the computer world.
How Exorcism Works
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If you've seen the movie "The Exorcist," you have some idea of what exorcism is. But is it real, or are there other explanations for what some people call "possession"? Learn why a priest might perform an exorcism and more.
10 Great Casseroles on a Budget
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Are you looking for some great casseroles on a budget? Then check out these 10 great casseroles on a budget.
How Professional Clowns Work
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Being a professional clown must be fun, but with training and more it's a serious business. Learn more about professional clowns at HowStuffWorks.
How Supervolcanoes Work
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Only a few natural events pack the power to knock global civilization on its heels. One is a planet-killing meteor. Care to guess the other?
Flat Warts Overview
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A flat wart, or verruca plana, is a form of wart. Learn more about how flat warts work at HowStuffWorks.
How can you make water invisible?
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Magicians say invisible water exists, and they often prove it by floating a small boat on thin air. Learn the magic behind the invisible water trick.
Periungual Warts Overview
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Periungual warts usually form around fingernails and toenails. Learn more about how periungual warts work at HowStuffWorks.