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How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.
How Ninja Work
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Get a load of this: ninja fact, ninja fiction, and some of the most clever, terrifying weapons used by the shadowy mercenaries of ancient Japan. Find out the true story of the ninja.
85% of People Can't Figure Out These Popular Star Wars Characters From an Image. Can You?
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The "Star Wars" Franchise is arguably one of the most beloved science fiction series of all time. From epic battle scenes, dramatic plots, unforeseeable twists, and of course the iconic characters. But, can you name all of these "Star Wars" characters from an image? It's time to use the force and see how well you do!
Is hurricane intensity increasing?
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Is hurricane intensity increasing? It all depends on who you ask. How have scientists come to so many different conclusions about the ferocity of these seasonal storms?
Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology
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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
Can You Match the Famous Piece of Art to Its Movement?
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For artists and art historians, there's one thing to know: Art is in a constant state of flux as movements come and go. See how well you know these movements across time by taking this quiz.
How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
How Human Cloning Will Work
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Human cloning has been an ethical issue ever since the first sheep was cloned in 1997. Learn about the science behind human cloning.
Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans
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CIA obtained LSD for experimental purposes -- CIA operatives tested LSD on unsuspecting Americans in the 1950s. Read about the CIA and LSD in the 1950s.