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How Crop Circles Work
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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.
10 Things Lefties Do Better
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Although left-handed people were thought to be "sinister" or "unnatural" in previous eras, we now know that left-handedness is natural for 10 percent of the population. And it can have some advantages over right-handedness too.
How Pickpockets Work
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Pickpockets have been around about as long as currency. Learn about pickpocketing, common pickpocket techniques and how to protect against pickpockets.
The Titanosaur Family Was the Largest to Ever Roam Earth
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That's the titanosaur, one of the largest land animals to ever exist, dwarfing nearly everything around it. Roaming the planet during the Late Cretaceous period — approximately 100 million years ago — titanosaurs are part of a family of sauropod dinosaurs known for their massive size, long necks and incredible diversity.
Is it safe to bleach my skin?
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Is it safe to bleach my skin? Find out if bleaching skin is safe at HowStuffWorks.
The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.
5 Cool School Tools
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These 5 Cool School Tools are must-haves for the modern student. Learn what 5 Cool School Tools you should pack for class.
Gender at the Gym: How Workout Preferences Vary by Sex, Age
Younger people are less into the gender divide of classes for women and weightlifting for men. HowStuffWorks looks at where gym workouts are headed.
What Is a Shaman and Can Anyone Become One?
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The practice of shamanism has mystical and spiritual connotations, but it's not tied to any specific religion or creed. So, what exactly is shamanism?
Benefits of Red Wine
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The benefits of red wine may include reducing the risk of heart attack. Learn about the possible benefits of red wine.