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How Witchcraft Works
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Witchcraft and belief in magic have been around since the beginning of time. Learn the history of witchcraft, modern witchcraft, Wicca and Wiccan rituals.
12 Big Cases of Revenge
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The concept of revenge predates legal history. But sometimes the need for vengeance can kick into overdrive - as in these 12 infamous acts of revenge.
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.
How Origami Works
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Origami is the art of intricate paper-folding. But where did it come from? Read about the origins of origami at HowStuffWorks.
How 3-D Bioprinting Works
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Bioprinting is an offshoot of 3-D printing that aims to allow scientists and medical researchers to build an organ. Learn more about bioprinting.
What will the Earth look like in 50,000 years?
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The Earth in 50,000 years will most likely be a very different place. Learn about the Earth in 50,000 years in this article.
Could you dig a hole all the way to the Earth's mantle?
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Have you ever read "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and wondered if it were possible to do it? Well, scientists are in the process of giving it their best shot. How hard is it to dig a hole this deep, and what might they find?
How the Emmy Awards Work
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The Emmy Awards honor television's best programs. Find out about the Emmy Awards, from the origin of the Emmy name to how nominations and voting work.
How Charles Darwin Worked
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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?
How Ebola Works
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Ebola has killed thousands in Africa since it first broke in 1975. And it's back again. HowStuffWorks looks at the virus and the science to stop it.