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The Heaven's Gate Cult: A Sad, Strange Story of Manipulation
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"Internet cult" Heaven's Gate is seared in the memory of the '90s public for the fact that 39 members committed suicide wearing matching tracksuits and sneakers, as the Hale-Bopp comet approached Earth. But what made them do it?
10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility
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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.
What was the impact of the Age of Enlightenment?
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What was the impact of the Age of Enlightenment? Read about the impact and after-effects of the Enlightenment Age.
10 'Star Trek' Technologies That Actually Came True
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Some 'Star Trek' tech actually came into existence. Take a look at this list of the top 10 'Star Trek' technologies that you can use in real life.
How The Thing Works
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The Thing is a cultural icon that just won't die. Learn more about the creature from the classic 1950s sci-fi flick The Thing.
How would time travel affect life as we know it?
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Would time travel affect life in any significant way if it was at all possible? Find out if time travel would affect life in this article.
Can You Name the British Movie From One Screenshot?
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God save the Queen and British cinema as well! Hollywood may dominate, but the U.K. is doing fine, shaking and not stirring drinks for James Bond and heading to Hogwarts with Harry Potter. Think you can name all of these British films? Take the quiz and see!
Can animals predict the weather?
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If animals predict the weather, could they save human lives? Learn if animals predict the weather, or if they have a meteorolgoical sixth sense.
How Hangovers Work
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Think the 'hair of the dog that bit you' is your road to hangover salvation? Think again! Find out what really works for that hangover.
Google Easter Eggs: Sweet Treats Hidden in Plain Sight
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Google is home to a ton of super fun hidden Easter eggs you can check out right from your browser. Go ahead, try a couple. You won't be disappointed.