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How Greek Traditions Work
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Many Greek traditions first began hundreds or thousands of years ago. Read about Greek traditions at HowStuffWorks.
The Pacman Frog Does Not Say 'Wakka Wakka'
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The Pacman frog, also known as the South American horned frog, is one of the most popular amphibians in the pet world—and for good reason.
Why Jim Thorpe Is Often Considered the Greatest Athlete of All Time
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Jim Thorpe overcame almost insurmountable obstacles, from a rough childhood to racial discrimination, to become one of the world's greatest athletes of all time.
Alien Sightings: Probing the Influx of UFO Reports
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For centuries, people have been reporting sightings of strange objects in the sky - unidentified flying objects (though UAP is the term du jour). These events continue to captivate the world.
Can You Name All of These HVAC Tools?
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The world of heating, ventilation and air conditioning is very specialized and includes a range of tools not used by others. Can you identify them?
The Tarsier Is One Weird Primate, and Yes, We're Related
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Never heard of the tarsier? Well it's one of the smallest primates in the world but has some of the biggest bug eyes you've ever seen.
Meet the Real Vampires of the Animal Kingdom
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HowStuffWorks explores hematophagy - the vampires of the animal world. And yes, these fish, birds and bats do need to eat blood to sustain life.
How Pandemic Works
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Pandemic is a board game in which players work cooperatively to cure the world map of epidemic diseases. Learn how the game of Pandemic works at HowStuffWorks.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
5 Profound Insights From Lao-tzu, Founder of Taoism
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Lao-tzu was the legendary Taoist philosopher whose words sound profoundly modern. They help us maintain a sense of harmony and balance in an often-chaotic world.