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What's the Zone of Silence?

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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?

How Does a Silencer Work?

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How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?

Does a hush really pass over a crowded room 20 minutes after the hour?

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You're talking with a group of people when, with no apparent warning, everyone stops talking. Is it just an awkward silence or a pregnant pause? Or is this silence something more?

What It's Like to Stay Silent for 10 Days

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Silent meditation retreats can last days, weeks or even a month. Learn what it's like to keep quiet for so long at HowStuffWorks Now.

How Cell Phone Jammers Work

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A cell phone jammer allows people to exploit the vulnerability of the radio spectrum to silence blabbering offenders. See how cell phone jammers work.

How to Solve Cat Behavior Problems

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Most pet owners suffer their cat's behavior problems in silence, but they don't have to. Learn how to break your cat's bad habits.

Who Are the Real Men in Black?

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Men in black have been in UFO folklore since Albert Bender mysteriously shut down his International Flying Saucer Bureau. Where do men in black come from and whose interests do they serve?

Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

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The famed London clock tower Big Ben marks 160 years in silence as its historic restoration continues. HowStuffWorks talks to the clock mechanic.

Why Do Social Media Platforms Practice Shadowbanning?

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What is shadowbanning, and how can you avoid it? HowStuffWorks looks into the murky world behind your favorite social media sites.

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