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How Food Cravings Work
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As you surf the Web, your mind is distracted by the thought of warm cookies floating in cold milk. Will this craving ever subside, or do you need chocolaty satisfaction ASAP?
Top 10 Pet-friendly Vacation Spots
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Pet-friendly vacation spots used to be very hard to find, but they're gaining in popularity. Find out what the top 10 pet-friendly vacation spots are.
10 Ways Animals Supposedly Predict the Weather
Next time the cat starts sneezing, should you look for your umbrella or check her out for allergies? There are many superstitions out there about animals and weather prediction. Which ones hold water, and which ones are for the birds?
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
How Web Pages Work
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You can put anything you want on a Web page, from family pictures to business information. Learn how to create, upload and promote your pages so they're available all over the world.
How Phishing Works
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Phishing is a common method of online identity theft and virus spreading. Find out how phishing scams work and learn ways to protect yourself from phishing.
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
How Lobotomies Work
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Lobotomies first came to public notice because of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. But what were lobotomies really like? Could they cure mental illness?
10 Notable Copycat Killers
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These 10 notable copycat killers got their inspiration from a dubious source -- other murderers. Read about 10 copycat killers.
5 True Stories of Twins Separated at Birth
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What happens when twins are reunited decades later? And how in the world can you explain separated twins giving their firstborn son or their family dog the same exact name?