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How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
How Zombies Work
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Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti?
Can your recyclables build a home?
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Can your recyclables build a home? Check out this article and learn about building a house with recyclables.
Who Is Papa Legba, the Vodou Link Between the Human and Spirit Worlds?
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Papa Legba is a figure that stands as a mysterious link between the human and spirit worlds in the religion of Vodou, but who is he and what's his story?
Can You Identify All of These Countries in the Americas From an Outline?
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What better way to test your facts of the Americas than this quiz? Correctly identify countries of North and South America from their outlines, and we'll offer up superb facts about each nation. Major hint: Most of the destinations will be Latin American, bueno? So choose accordingly! Boa sorte!
5 Donation Tips for (Really) Helping Disaster Victims
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HowStuffWorks talked to experts in disaster relief to find out the best ways to help people in times of disaster.
Can You Correctly Identify Every Country in Central and South America?
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Where does everyone want to go when the weather gets cold? Down south! It's time to head way down south through Central and South America, see if you know your Belize from your Brazil and your Dominica from your Dominican Republic. Take the quiz and see!
Beyond Halloween: 8 Other Holidays Spirits Love
Some days are just more conducive to the supernatural. Learn some of the holidays that spirits love at HowStuffWorks.
Off to the New World: The Christopher Columbus Quiz
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Whether you consider him a visionary explorer or a barbaric invader, there's no doubt that Christopher Columbus was a fascinating guy. How much do you know about the explorer and his many voyages? Take this quiz to find out.