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Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans
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CIA obtained LSD for experimental purposes -- CIA operatives tested LSD on unsuspecting Americans in the 1950s. Read about the CIA and LSD in the 1950s.
10 Scary Movies Where the Pets Don't Die
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If you enjoy scary movies but don't want to see a pet get offed, even a fictional one, you'll like this HowStuffWorks.com list.
Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology
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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
9 Cold Cases That Have Totally Baffled Investigators
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Despite how hard investigators work, some crimes just baffle even the most gifted detectives. They go cold. That's where these nine cases stand. Will they ever be solved?
The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979
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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.
How Police Sketches Work
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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.
Will Drinking Coffee Really Stunt Your Growth?
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Does coffee really stunt your growth? Get the science behind the old wives' tale and learn whether coffee can really stunt a child's growth.
10 Historically Inaccurate Movies
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Historically inaccurate movies are laughable -- until you consider that someone takes them for the truth. Read about these historically inaccurate movies.
Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.
True Stories of How 'A Wrinkle in Time' Inspired Female Scientists
HowStuffWorks talks to three modern-day 'Megs' to find out how they were inspired by the book 'A Wrinkle in Time.'