Science Versus Myth

Are vampires real? What is an out-of-body experience? Are crop circles proof that aliens exist? HowStuffWorks explores what is real and what is urban legend with this collection of Science Versus Myth articles.

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Discover the harmony of The Temperance Card's meaning. Explore its balanced symbolism and interpretations for inner peace and growth.

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The Devil card isn't what you think. Explore its seductive depths, understand its true symbolism, and unlock your hidden potential.

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Unlock the deepest secrets of your intuition with The Moon Tarot card. This powerful card reveals hidden fears, subconscious desires, and the key to your inner wisdom. Are you ready to face your shadows?

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What blessings await you? The Sun card illuminates your path to happiness and fulfillment. Uncover its secrets and embrace the light.

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Want to unlock the secrets the Tarot holds for you? Discover powerful card spreads that reveal hidden truths about your love, career, and destiny. Dare to look?

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The Yeti, often referred to as the "Abominable Snowman," is a legendary creature from Himalayan folklore.

By Nicole Antonio

Legends of the Kraken attacking ships date back to the Vikings. But since the giant squid ended up being real, could this aquatic cryptid be out there too?

By Nicole Antonio

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The Magician: A master of manifestation... but are you using his powers wisely? Uncover the real meaning behind this potent card.

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Learn to interpret the powerful High Priestess tarot card. Explore her meaning in the upright and reversed positions, and unlock a deeper understanding of yourself.

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The Empress: Is she a blessing or a warning in your Tarot reading? Discover the secrets this powerful card reveals about your love life, career, and hidden potential...if you dare.

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The Emperor tarot card embodies authority, structure, and...tyranny? Discover its complex meaning in love, career, and personal growth. Is he a force for good or a warning sign?

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The Hierophant appears in your reading. What does it mean? Learn to interpret his message in both the upright and reversed positions.

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The Fool upright is exciting, but reversed? Chaos! Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of this card and stay on the right path.

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Explore the Past-Present-Future spread for profound insights. Understand your journey through time and make informed decisions.

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Unveil the captivating history of tarot cards, from ancient origins to modern interpretations.

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Explore the significance of Minor Arcana cards in tarot readings. Discover their meanings and influence on divination.

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The bunyip is a cryptid from Australian mythology that lives in wetlands, billabongs and rivers Down Under. But is the bunyip real or just another legend?

By Mark Mancini

How much sci is in your fi? We're taking a look at physics, biology and everything in between through the lens of monster cinema. You know, all the stuff you'd need to know as a mad scientist's lab assistant. Mwah-ha-ha.

By Mark Mancini

Is the world run by the Illuminati or just some reptilian overlords? Were the moon landings faked? Whether or not you believe this kind of stuff, you'll be entertained by our conspiracy theory quiz.

By Nathan Chandler

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A disturbing noise, somewhere between a window-rattling bass and a brain-numbing deep thrum has bugged the heck out of residents in the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada for years, and it's called the Windsor Hum.

By John Donovan

For some, the holidays are time of good cheer. For others, they're a season of anxiety and loneliness. Does that translate to a higher suicide rate?

By Colleen Cancio

A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?

By Jeff Harder

Earth's magnetic field has flipped many times before, and scientists say it will flip again (though probably not in our lifetime). While it might not be catastrophic, a major change in the magnetic field would present a special set of problems.

By Patrick J. Kiger & Jeff Harder

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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?

By Gallagher Flinn

Remove that pesky drowning risk, and the world formerly under the sea opens with possibility - despite our inefficient limbs and tendency toward hypothermia.

By Gallagher Flinn