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How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.
How Matchmakers Work
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Matchmakers have paired up couples for centuries, and it doesn't seem as though their market has slackened. What does the modern matchmaker do?
The Breatharian Lifestyle: Can Humans Survive on Air Alone?
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Breatharians believe they can live only on the energy from sunlight, and do not need nourishment from food. Read all about the practice of Breatharianism.
9 Names of God in Christianity and Judaism
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The most powerful Christian deity is divided into three primary forms: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. With so many forms, it's only natural that this Holy Trinity would bear so many namesakes.
Michael Heizer's Magnum Opus, 'City,' Opens After 50 Years
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"City," the much-anticipated, 50-year-long project by artist Michael Heizer, has opened in the desert of Nevada. But don't expect to be able to see it anytime soon.
This Bible Quiz Is Very Difficult, So We'll Be Impressed If You Even Get 10 Right
You may think we're committing a sin with the high degree of difficulty of these questions. Frankly, we think even God would have trouble with this quiz! Try to answer 10 questions correctly!
15 Least Racist Countries: A Complicated List
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Racism isn't always loud. Sometimes it's in the job you don't get, the glance you receive at the store, or the place you're told you "shouldn't go." Figuring out the least racist countries is complex, but research, surveys, and policy data can point us in the right direction.
Why was cross-dressing the only crime Joan of Arc was charged with?
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The Joan of Arc trial was rife with scandal, and she was convicted for what she called a small detail. Learn why the Joan of Arc trial is so contentious.
5 Spiritual Lessons From the Dalai Lama
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The Dalai Lama stresses practical wisdom in his words about finding joy and peace, and spreading kindness. These are ideas we can all get behind.
How Anger Works
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We've all felt fury wash over us. Whether it's the guy who blurts the score to the game you TiVo'ed or the woman who lets the door slam in your face, anger is universal. You might as well learn how it works.