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Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?

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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.

When Does Belief in a Conspiracy Theory Like QAnon Tip Into Addiction?

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About half of all Americans believe at least one conspiracy theory. But what's the difference between believing a theory and being addicted to it?

How Willie Mays Became the Catalyst for "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

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Generations have grown up watching 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' But what does baseball legend Willie Mays have to do with this beloved animated special?

The Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre, but the story of his life and mysterious death is as fascinating as his most suspenseful work of fiction.

How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality

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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.

Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration?

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For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House. But should we take that depiction with a grain of salt?

Static Electricity Can Cause Way More Than a Bad Hair Day

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Static electricity happens when there's an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. It's when those charges get released that we feel that infamous spark.

5 Cool Cats in the Wild

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When we think of cats in the wild, we most likely think of lions and tigers. But there so many more. HowStuffWorks looks at five super-cool wild cats.

World History: Where Should the Teaching Timeline Start?

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The College Board wants AP World History courses to cover history material from the year 1450 on. HowStuffWorks looks at the pitfalls of the timeline.

5 Ways Uber Is Really Different From a Regular Taxi

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Uber is a convenient, yet controversial, ride-sharing service. Learn at least five ways Uber is really different from a regular taxi at HowStuffWorks.

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