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What happens to abandoned mines?

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Abandoned mine shafts may look romantic with their clapboarded entrances and rusting pickaxes, but they can be deadly. So who ensures that these dangerous sites are properly closed up? You may find the answer a little unsettling.

Who owns an abandoned house?

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When the economy sours, home vacancies dramatically increase. But who is responsible for abandoned properties, and what can you do about it? We have the answers.

Will birds really abandon their young if humans disturb the nest?

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Will a mama bird really abandon its young at the slightest sign of human interference? Learn about baby birds and their mothers at HowStuffWorks.

Is Ghost Towns Real? Exploring Their History and Mysteries

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Ghost towns are abandoned settlements that once thrived, often due to economic or environmental changes.

7 Famous Folks Who Were Also Doctors

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These folks abandoned their medical careers to get involved in other lines of work and make their names.

What's a brownfield?

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A brownfield are abandoned pieces of land that may be contaminated. Find out more about what a brownfield can do to a community.

Humpback Whales Start Simpler Songs as Old Ones Get Too Complex

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Humpback whale songs grow in complexity before being abandoned for simpler songs. HowStuffWorks listens in.

Most Haunted Places in the World: True Encounters and Tales

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Explore the most haunted places in the world, from eerie castles to abandoned asylums. Discover chilling stories, ghostly sightings, and mysterious legends.

Why Do Liminal Spaces Feel So Unsettling, Yet So Familiar?

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Liminal spaces, like empty corridors or abandoned malls, can seem eerie and mysterious, yet compelling. Why do they have that effect on us?

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