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What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?
The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
What is pyrokinesis?
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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?
Why do people think it's bad luck not to blow out all the birthday candles in one breath?
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Blowing out all your birthday candles in one breath is thought to be lucky. But why? Find out why we think it is bad luck to miss a candle or two.
Are there really elephant graveyards?
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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.
Do Hares and Rabbits Really Go Crazy in March?
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Rabbits and hares can be fluffy bundles of laziness or superbly rambunctious, but do they really go crazy in March?
Why do people toast before they drink?
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Toasting before a drink is a fairly common tradition around the world. But why? Find out why people toast before they drink at HowStuffWorks.
When did we begin genetically engineering food?
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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.
Benefits of Boswellia
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Boswellia, or frankincense, has become a popular herb recently for its benefits in fighting inflammation. Learn about the benefits of boswellia.
What are quick-time events?
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Video games often require you to think on your fingertips. Learn all about quick-time events at HowStuffWorks.