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How Eco-terrorism Works

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Eco-terrorism attacks people or things that threaten the environment or the wildlife it supports. Learn how eco-terrorism works and who's behind it.

How Suicide Bombers Work

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Suicide bombers use a unique form of terrorism in order to advance their message. Learn about suicide bombers.

Why Humans Scream, Make Crazy Faces When Terrified

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Wouldn't keeping quiet help us get away from whatever's scaring us? What's the science behind the weird face and raw shout?

The Beast of Bray Road: Wisconsin's Claim to Cryptid Fame

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Lurking along Bray Road in rural Wisconsin, a mysterious creature has left locals whispering and skeptics scratching their heads. Dubbed the Beast of Bray Road, it’s part urban legend, part roadside terror and all Wisconsin weirdness.

Why do you have to turn your phone on at airport security?

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Going through airport security is the worst part of flying for most people. Now you may be asked to turn your cell phone on in the security line. Why do you have to do that? And does it really keep us safe?

How Biological and Chemical Warfare Works

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Chemical warfare and biological warfare is explained in this article. Learn about biological and chemical warfare.

What Is Water Boarding?

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Water boarding is a form of interrogation where water is repeatedly poured over someone's face. Learn about the technique of water boarding.

Tall Whites: The Classic Extraterrestrial Archetype

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Among the more curious entries in alien lore, the tall whites stand out — literally.

Why are demons blamed for sleep paralysis?

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Why does the experience of sleep paralysis often summon explanations of demonic visitations? Visit the place where dreams and reality overlap, and where science and myth attempt to interpret our hallucinations.

How Dreams Work

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Dreams combine verbal, visual and emotional stimuli into mystifying storylines. Learn about dreams, the meaning of common dreams, REM and controlling dreams.

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