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How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
Can prayer heal people?
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Prayer may in fact heal people, according to recent studies that show prayer can lower your blood pressure. Learn more about prayer and healing.
10 Surprising Behaviors in Nonhuman Animals
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Nonhuman animals display some strange and surprising behaviors. Learn about 10 surprising behaviors observed in nonhuman animals.
10 Addictions You Might Not Know You Have
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Addictions don't always involve alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Some addictions are common behaviors. See 10 addictions you might not know you have.
How Intelligent Design Works
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The intelligent design movement claims that life as we know it could not have developed through random natural processes. Learn about intelligent design and the controversy it has generated.
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.
How Nanowires Work
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Nanowires are incredibly thin structures that have an incredible length-to-width ratio. Learn about nanowires and how nanowires are created.
How the Tesla Model S Works
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The Tesla Model S is the most coveted all-electric car on the road today. Learn what makes the Model S so exclusive and noteworthy at HowStuffWorks.
How Agent Orange Worked
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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.
Orthomolecular Medicine
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Orthomolecular medicine, a form of alternative medicine that's been around for decades. Learn how orthomolecular medicine uses vitamins as cures.