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Is Ghost Towns Real? Exploring Their History and Mysteries
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Ghost towns are abandoned settlements that once thrived, often due to economic or environmental changes.
Are Black Magic Spells Powerful? The Truth Behind Their Strength
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Black magic spells have been used for centuries to influence fate, love, and power. Discover their history, types, and the truth behind their mystical forces.
5 Times Marketers Totally Missed the Mark
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Several major companies have been under fire recently for offensive marketing tactics and ads. HowStuffWorks looks at a few that have made headlines in recent years.
Ridiculous History: How an Irish Beer Became the Authority on World Records
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What is the relationship between Guinness beer and Guinness World Records? Learn more about world record history in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What the Heck Happened to Rollerblading?
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Rollerblading may be the latest fad to come around again. HowStuffWorks Now looks at the rise and fall of a '90s institution.
Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'
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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?
Hot or Not: What Makes Some Places Naturally High in Radioactivity
Surprisingly, living in a city with a high level of natural radiation doesn't have any ill effects.
Are the Face Cards (Kings, Queens, Jacks) Real People?
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Is that Henry VIII on the king of spades? If not, then who is it?
Who Invented the Fortune Cookie?
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You crack open the fortune cookie at the end of your meal and ... well, it may not exactly tell your future, but who doesn't secretly hope it promises something fabulous?
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?