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Brown v. Board Wasn't the First Case to Challenge Jim Crow in Schools
Brown v. Board was a landmark case that advanced the fight against segregation laws, but it was a long road to get there. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Rudeness Is So Contagious
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Will and Mango from Part-Time Genius explore the subject of rudeness - why it's dangerous to our health and why we can't stop thinking about it.
Ghost Tape No. 10: The Haunted Mixtape of the Vietnam War
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In one of its more bizarre moments, the U.S. Army created voice tapes of allegedly wandering souls to depress Viet Cong morale.
Tulpas: Thoughts That Can Come Alive
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Imaginary friends have nothing on tulpas. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at this ancient idea gaining more traction in our modern world.
Why Do We Scratch Our Heads When We're Thinking?
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Ever scratch your head when you're frustrated or thinking? HowStuffWorks found out how this tic became the signal for so many social expressions.
Your First Memory Is Probably Fiction
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Is your first memory of lying in a crib? You may want to revisit that. A new large study found that nearly 40 percent of participants had a first memory that was improbably early.
Is jealousy the antidote to cheating?
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Is jealousy the antidote to cheating? Find out the truth about infidelity and whether jealousy is the antidote to cheating at Discovery Health.
What Is a Bear Market?
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An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.
Why Does My Cat Lick My Hair? Does It Think I'm Not Clean?
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If you've ever felt a rough tongue on your scalp while relaxing on the couch, you’ve likely asked, "Why does my cat lick my hair?"
10 Types of Drugs Used for Medicinal (and Illicit) Purposes
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Drugs can heal, harm or alter how the body works, depending on the type and how they’re used. Some are essential medicines that relieve pain or treat mental health issues. Others are addictive substances tied to recreational drug use and drug abuse.