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Is the Rat King Real or Simply an Urban Legend?

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Few phenomena are as strange, grotesque and captivating as the rat king — a creature that has fascinated and unsettled people for centuries.

Has 'Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board' Ever Worked?

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If you've ever been to a slumber party, you know the drill. Place your fingers under someone's body, chant "Light as a feather ... stiff as a board ..."and they'll magically rise up into the air. Is this old trick a true ghostly phenomenon?

How can parts of Canada be 'missing' gravity?

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For more than 40 years, scientists have tried to figure out what's causing large parts of Canada to be "missing" gravity. The force of gravity around Hudson Bay is lower than surrounding areas. Learn about two theories that may explain the phenomenon.

Square Waves in Ocean Settings Are Rare But Dangerous

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Square waves also called Cross-sea waves may looks super cool. But you never want to get caught up in the grid-patterned waves they generate.

7 Types of Eclipses: Lunar, Solar and ... Hybrid?

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When the moon, Earth and sun align just right, the result is one of nature's most dramatic celestial events. The different types of eclipses each reveal something unique about our solar system and the motion of the moon and Earth.

Why do the eyes in paintings seem to follow you sometimes?

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The eyes in paintings, such as the Mona Lisa, seem to follow you wherever you go, but what causes this? Learn about the eyes in paintings.

The Fascinating Superstition of Itchy Palms and Its Hidden Meanings

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Discover the intriguing itchy palms superstition. Uncover cultural meanings and beliefs. Explore the world of superstitious palm itching.

What Is ESP? How ESP Works

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Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?

Is Africa Splitting in Two? Really? Here's the Scoop

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The notion of Africa splitting has the attention scientists and geologists worldwide, as the Great Rift Valley stretches and tears at the Earth's crust.

Do You Know the 35 Hardest Plurals in the English Language?

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Just add an "s" and a singular noun becomes a plural, right? Although for the most part, just adding an "s" holds true, but there are exceptions. Do you know them all?

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