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How Hypnosis Works
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The practice of hypnotism dates back centuries, and there are those who swear by its validity. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, hypnosis is an interesting phenomenon. Check it out -- and let us know if you start to bark like a dog.
Aphantasia: When Your Mind's Eye Is Blank
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It sounds like it might be a creativity killer not to be able to picture things in your head, but some experts say it has advantages and disadvantages.
Why Distant Mountains Appear Blue to the Naked Eye
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Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Those mountains way off in the distance really do look blue, and it's because of how light wavelengths scatter in the atmosphere.
Throughout History, Humanity Has Marveled at Solar Eclipses
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Check out this HowStuffWorks article and image gallery to see examples of people in the past watching and experiencing solar eclipses.
1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
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The 1961-1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport introduced the concept of a sporty full-size car. Learn more about the 1961-1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport.
How Déjà Vu Works
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Déjà vu is the feeling that you have experienced a situation before even though you know you haven't. Learn about déjà vu and theories behind déjà vu.
Scientists Detected a Space Hurricane for the First Time. What's That?
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In 2014, scientists observed a space hurricane for the first time; they reported their findings this year. But what's a space hurricane - and do we on Earth have to worry about with them?
Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?
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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?
That Faint Light in the Night Sky Could Be the Gegenschein
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The gegenschein, "faint light" in German, occurs under very specific astronomical conditions when the sun reaches the exact opposite of Earth from wherever you're stargazing.
Why do people yell 'Play 'Freebird'' at concerts?
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Why do people yell 'Play 'Freebird'' at concerts? Read about the origins of the 'Free Bird' call at HowStuffWorks.