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How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
Namaste: It Doesn't Just Mean Yoga Class Is Over
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The meaning of 'namaste' is often muddled in the Western world. HowStuffWorks explores the origins of 'namaste' and why people around the world say it.
How Entomophagy Works
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Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects. Bugs are nutritious and some of them taste great, but in the Western world entomophagy is a cultural taboo. Would you eat bugs?
Can You Name All 40 of These Farm Animals?
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So you think you're six degrees from Old MacDonald, huh? Well, there's only one way to find out. If you can ace this quiz, we might just add you to the family tree! The rooster is crowing; it's time to name these farm animals now!
How Is Vedic Astrology Different From Western Astrology?
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Astrology is a popular way for people to try to make sense of themselves and the events in their lives. Usually, when people in the West talk about astrology, they're talking about Western astrology, which has its roots in early Hellenistic Greek culture.
Who Was Your True Love in a Past Life?
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A life is about a lot more than just who you were! What did you do for a living? Where did you live? Most importantly, who did you love? Take this quiz to find out!
¿Cuál fue tu verdadero amor en una vida anterior?
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¡Una vida es mucho más que solo quién fuiste! ¿A qué te dedicaste? ¿Donde vivías? Y lo más importante, ¿a quién amaste? ¡Responde este quiz para averiguarlo!
What Rumi, the World's Most Popular Poet, Wants to Teach Us, 800 Years Later
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Rumi, the Sufi mystic and Persian poet wrote a staggering amount of verse, and is still widely influential and beloved to this day.
Cryptozoology: Hunting Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Beasts
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Cryptozoology is the study of creatures that are rumored to exist. But for true believers, these "cryptids" are alive and well and lurking among us.
Can You Match the Name of Santa Claus to the Country It Comes From?
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"He's making a list/He's checking it twice/He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice/Weihnachtsmann is coming to town!" Sound familiar? No? Santa Claus isn't the same everywhere. See how many of these alternatives to "Santa Claus" from around the globe you can identify!