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.
Top 10 Ghost Tours
Top 10 Hotels That Will Scare the Daylights Out of You
Why Does the Winchester Mystery House Have Stairs Leading Nowhere?
The Meaning and Significance of Angel Number 555
Chainsaws Were Originally Invented to Help With Childbirth
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Debunked Conspiracy Theories
Page of Wands Tarot Card: Exploring Inspiration and Limitless Potential
King of Swords: Unraveling the Secrets of the Intellectual Ruler
Knight of Swords: Meaning and Interpretation of the Tarot Card
The Yeti, aka Abominable Snowman: A Classic Cryptid
A Deep Dive on the Kraken, a Shipwrecking Sea Monster
Does the Bunyip Really Haunt the Australian Wetlands?
What's Going on With Detroit's Mysterious Zug Island?
What's the Zone of Silence?
10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into
What If Earth's Core Cooled Down?
What Would a Yellowstone Eruption Mean for North America?
What if Earth Lost Gravity for Five Seconds?
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Step into the realm of the Emperor Tarot Card: symbol of authority, structure, and leadership. Experience the strength of stability and the power of control.
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Unearth the Hierophant Tarot Card: beacon of tradition, spiritual wisdom, and guidance. Delve into its teachings and the bridge between the divine and earthly.
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Dive into the Major Arcana cards: symbols of life's spiritual journey. Explore the 22 cards that hold deep esoteric wisdom and transformative insights.
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Uncover the Fool Tarot Card: a symbol of new beginnings, adventure, and infinite possibilities. Embrace the journey of the unknown and the spirit of exploration.
Navigate your career with the enlightening Career Spread. Discover guidance, choices, and opportunities for a successful journey.
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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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Experience an enlightening intuitive tarot reading. Tap into your inner wisdom for meaningful guidance and clarity.
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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
If you think chainsaws were first invented to take down a swath of trees, think again. The real story is much more cringe-worthy and involves cutting bones during childbirth.
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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.
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
Does your back flare up when a storm is coming? Many people swear that rain makes their joints hurt more. But science has had a hard time proving this.
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Top atmospheric scientists say there's no evidence those lines in the sky are part of some sinister government plot. But will that dissuade conspiracy theorists?
The core of our planet is about as hot as the sun. Could it ever cool down? That's one thing you don't want to happen.
By Chris Opfer
Welcome to Yellowstone, a natural wonderland that's home to stunning vistas, vibrant plant and animal life ... and a massive and potentially devastating supervolcano.
By Chris Opfer
Sans gravity, would we all just bounce up and down like astronauts on the moon? No. It would look a little more like a Michael Bay movie.
By Chris Opfer
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Our planet's path around the sun defines life on Earth. What would happen if it changed?
By Chris Opfer
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?
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.
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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?
Remove that pesky drowning risk, and the world formerly under the sea opens with possibility — despite our inefficient limbs and tendency toward hypothermia.