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10 'Scariest' Dog Breeds: Reputation vs. Reality
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Some dogs just look scary. Others have reputations built on raw power, aggression or history.
Incorruptible Saints Somehow Remain Preserved After Death
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Explore the miraculous phenomenon of Incorruptible Saints, whose bodies defy decay after death. Dive into the history, significance, and mysteries surrounding these holy figures.
Military Trivia Quiz
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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
Sound Healing: Discover the Benefits of Healing Frequencies
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Sound healing works through a phenomenon scientists are just beginning to understand. Explore how these ancient vibrational techniques synchronize your brainwaves, reduce inflammation, and create profound healing beyond modern medicine's reach.
10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous
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We've all seen TV ads for products that were just completely silly, but then became overnight sensations. Which ones made our list?
Ed Gein, Inspiration for 'Psycho,' Never Served Prison Time
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If you know anything about horror movies, you've heard the name Ed Gein. This quiet man from rural Wisconsin inspired some of the most terrifying characters in film history.
How Scientology Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and controversies behind the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
Why do rhymes help people remember things?
The same characteristics that help turn songs into earworms also help our brains store important bits of information. Why does the human brain love mad rhymes?
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?