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Do Marfa Lights Come From UFOs, Cars, the Military or Ghosts?

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You would have to drive 500 miles (805 km) east of the tiny desert town called Marfa to reach Dallas, and just 60 miles Southwest would take you to the Rio Grande and the Mexican border. This desolate landscape is dominated by Mitchell Flat, broken intermittently by low, rolling peaks of the Chinati Mountains.

How Women Work

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If you believe what you see on TV, women are inscrutable, conniving, hysterical and apt to change their minds without reason or warning.

10 Things People Believe About the Illuminati

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Some people think the Illuminati controls the price of oil and pop music. See 10 things people believe about the Illuminati to learn more.

How Dreams Work

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Dreams combine verbal, visual and emotional stimuli into mystifying storylines. Learn about dreams, the meaning of common dreams, REM and controlling dreams.

Dickey Amendment Blocks Research on Gun Violence, Critics Say

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Many public health researchers say funding restrictions imposed by Congress hinder efforts to prevent gun violence. HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

How Virtual Reality Military Applications Work

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Virtual reality military applications include battlefield simulations and military vehicle simulations. Learn about virtual reality military applications.

10 Aviation Innovations We'd Be Stuck on the Ground Without

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In the world of flight, it's a fine line between flying high and falling fast. Can you name 10 of the innovations that keep planes and their passengers airborne?

5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel

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Could we use algae for fuel? Keep reading to discover 5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel.

9 Extinct Exotic Sea Creatures

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A stunning array of strange and ferocious aquatic beasts patrolled Earth's waters long before they became the stuff of legends and "Jurassic Park" movies. One could eat a great white shark in one gulp.

10 Myths About Spiders

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We think we know all about spiders - they spin webs to trap prey; if they bite you, you might die. And if you find one in your house, you should set it free. But what if all these beliefs are a web of lies?

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