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7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing
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We often think of Puritans as those pilgrims to America whose twin passions were long church services and burning witches. But the truth is far more interesting.
How Pentecostal Churches Took Over the World
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HowStuffWorks looks at Pentecostalism's history, what speaking in tongues means and how this denomination got so big.
The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low
Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
5 Halloween Myths That Will Not Die
Checking your kids' candy for poison? Locking up your black cat so it doesn't get snagged by a Satanist? You can relax after finding out the real stories behind these urban legends.
How Satanism Works
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Satanists are often portrayed as devil-worshiping deviants in pop culture, but that's a mischaracterization. Learn about Satanism at HowStuffWorks.
From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story
Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.
10 Fun Halloween Facts for Families
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These 10 fun Halloween facts for families demystify the origins of traditions. Learn 10 fun Halloween facts for families.
Can You Guess These Hymns From a Lyric?
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In church, they tell you the name of the song and where to find it in your hymnal. We're not going to make it so easy! If you love Christian music, test your knowledge now with our quiz!
How Well Do You Know European History?
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Before the New World, there was the Old World -- the world of kings and queens and wars and plagues. For centuries, Europe has been at the center of humankind's cultural progress (and sometimes regression). What do you know about European history?
Why Did Hundreds of Americans 'Drink the Kool-Aid' at Jonestown?
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In 1978, hundreds of followers of the Rev. Jim Jones died in Guyana, after being either coerced into suicide by their charismatic leader or actually murdered.