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What's a shark's "yummy hum"?
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A yummy hum is a sound that dying fish emit -- it's like a dinner bell to a shark. Read about the theory of the yummy hum and how it beckons sharks.
Test Your Knowledge: Bermuda Triangle Quiz
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This ocean area has a reputation for devilry and danger. How much do you know about the Bermuda Triangle? Find out with our Bermuda Triangle Quiz.
Do Wolves Really Howl at the Moon?
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Wolves and the moon have been connected since ancient times. Learn why we link wolves and the moon, and if wolves and the moon share a mystical bond.
14 Best-Selling Books Repeatedly Rejected by Publishers
Some popular books initially struggled to see the light of day. Learn about 14 best-selling books that were repeatedly rejected by publishers.
Our Amazing Solar System
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Our solar system has a variety of small objects such as asteroids, comets, stars, meteors, and moons. Find out how they affect life on Earth.
How to Choose the Right Electric Razor
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Want to know how to choose the right electric razor? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to choose the right electric razor.
How to Deal With an Unfair Boss
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Want to know how to deal with an unfair boss? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to deal with an unfair boss.
Ed Gein Was the Real-life 'Psycho'
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Ed Gein was known as the "The Butcher of Plainfield" for killing two women in the late 1950s. But he was also the inspiration for iconic horror movie characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates and Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface.
5 Times People Rejected Their Grammy and Oscar Nominations
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Celebrities usually gush that "it's an honor just to be nominated" for an Oscar or a Grammy. But the folks on our list didn't see it that way
The Story of Billie Holiday, as Told in 5 Songs
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Lady Day, as her fans called her, had a captivating vocal style. But it's the way she poured her life into her songs that made her so memorable.