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Aswang: Feeding on Baby Blood and Preying on Pregnant Women
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When it comes to Filipino folklore, few figures stir the imagination — or the fear factor — quite like the aswang. This mythical creature isn't just one thing; it's a category of terrifying, shape-shifting beings with a taste for human flesh and a knack for haunting bedtime stories across the Philippines.
How Nostradamus Works
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Nostradamus is said to have predicted the rises of Napoleon and Hitler, the destruction of the World Trade Center and even the COVID-19 pandemic. But was this 15th-century astrologer really that smart?
How Segways Work
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The Segway is a potentially revolutionary personal transport device. Learn about the Segway, its capabilities and how it compares to a conventional car.
Do men and women have different brains?
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Do men and women have different brains, or are gender stereotypes based on our environments? Learn if men and women have different brains.
How Crystal Skulls Work
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To some people, a crystal skull is simply a crystal in the shape of a human skull. But to those who believe in the supernatural, it can represent doom or hope.
How Bomb-sniffing Dogs Work
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You probably have no idea what explosives smell like. But dogs can be trained to detect that distinctive smell, even if it's just wafting through the air.
What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
5 Invasive Species That Might Conquer the World
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Invasive species are found around the globe, and can be damaging to the world's ecosystems. Some invasive species seem almost unstoppable like these five.
How MRI Works
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An MRI scan is the best way to see inside the human body. See what happens during an MRI scan and learn about MRI images and MRI safety.
5 Reasons Parasites Are Beneficial to Earth
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You probably think all parasites are disgusting little critters, but that's not always the case. Several are actually critical to the planet.