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10 Weird Facts About the Circus

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The circus has many 'weird' acts, but there are some strange facts about it you may not know. Learn 10 weird facts about the circus at HowStuffWorks.

Who Is Papa Legba, the Vodou Link Between the Human and Spirit Worlds?

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Papa Legba is a figure that stands as a mysterious link between the human and spirit worlds in the religion of Vodou, but who is he and what's his story?

Can a Person Remember Being Born?

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Can a person remember being born? Learn whether childhood amnesia or ego-protecting screen memories prevent a person from remembering being born.

Top 5 Risk Factors for Heart Disease

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Risk factors for heart disease, the No. 1 killer in the United States, come in many forms. Learn about the top 5 risk factors for heart disease.

How Political Conventions Work

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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?

10 Superhero Powers of the Animal Kingdom

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The animal kingdom is full of superheroes and superpowers. Read about 10 of the coolest superhero powers in the animal kingdom at HowStuffWorks.

How Battleship Works

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How did marketing turn Battleship -- a WWI pen-and-paper pastime -- into the lucrative empire that it is today? Read more about Battleship at HowStuffWorks.

How Betsy Ross Worked

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History tells us that Betsy Ross designed and sewed America's first flag. But is that the truth or is it just legend? Find out more at HowStuffWorks.

How Crying Works

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Everyone cries. For some it's an emotional response, while others just shed tears when chopping onions. Are tears a way for us to cleanse our bodies?

Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?

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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.

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