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Chainsaw Lobster Among New Deep-sea Species Found in Java Sea
The first-ever deep-sea exploration of West Java seas netted more than 12,000 marine creatures. HowStuffWorks looks at some of the new species found.
Why was Marie Antoinette's wedding dress so scandalous?
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Marie Antoinette arrived at her wedding clad in a lavish but revealing dress. Learn why her wedding dress was so scandalous at HowStuffWorks.
Does lighting a cigarette with a candle cause a sailor to die?
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There is a superstition that lighting a cigarette with a candle will cause a sailor to die. Learn the origins of this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
When Kinkajous Don't Play Nice
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Kinkajous are nocturnal foragers closely related to raccoons. HowStuffWorks gets to know these arboreal creatures and how they interact with humans.
What Is the Real Number System?
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Real numbers are the opposite of imaginary numbers and include every number you can think of.
What Tattoo Reflects Your Inner Witch?
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No need to dress up in a witch costume, because we already know that you're secretly a witch on the inside! But the question is, which tattoo resembles your mysterious magical powers?
Michigan's Dogman Cryptid Legend Started With a Song
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When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon.
10 Millennial Slang Words: Salty, Adulting, Slaps and More
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Every generation has its own way of talking, and Millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996 — have added plenty to the pop culture lexicon.
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.
10 Weird Pregnancy Cravings That Actually Make a Lot of Sense
When it comes to weird pregnancy cravings, expectant mothers often find themselves reaching for foods they never touched before, or even some non-food items.