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How the Black Death Worked

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How did the Black Death kill 25 million people? The Black Death caused devastation and hysteria. Learn how the Black Death spread and its effects.

The Grim Reaper is a personification of death that has been invented and refined over the years to help humans make sense of their own mortality. How much do you know about your own mortality? You can't cheat death, and you can't cheat on this quiz about death, either. So sharpen your scythe and get started.

How to Fix the Black Screen of Death

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HowStuffWorks looks at what you can do if you get the black screen of death on your laptop, mobile or tablet.

Black Mamba Fact vs. Fiction: Mythical Size and a Kiss of Death

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While the black mamba possesses a lethal bite and formidable hunting skills, the snake's size and speed fall short of its legendary reputation.

What Is Black Twitter?

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HowStuffWorks looks at Black Twitter, a Twitter subculture that many African-Americans use to highlight issues in pop culture and bring about social change.

The 'Orphan Black' Quiz

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Forget zombies and vampires — the true terror lies where science meets fiction. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of cult favorite "Orphan Black."

How the Black Panthers Worked

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The Black Panthers were considered either heroes or dangerous Communists, depending on who you asked. Learn about the Black Panthers at HowStuffWorks.

What happens to whales when they die?

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Most of us associate whale death with video footage showing beached whales. Learn what causes whale death and how whale death can sustain life.

The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well

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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell an unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from?

Kicking the Bucket: The Fictional Deaths Quiz

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Death in real life is tragic, but in books, plays, movies and so on, it's entertainment. How well-versed are you in some of the most famous fictional deaths throughout history?

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