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
What's So Scary About The Winchester House Story?
The Meaning and Significance of Angel Number 555
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Debunked Conspiracy Theories
Does Bad Weather Really Mean More Joint Pain?
Two of Wands: Exploring New Paths in the Tarot World
Nine of Swords Tarot Card: Understanding Anxiety and Overcoming Challenges
Five of Wands Tarot Card: Unraveling the Depths of Conflict
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?
10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into
10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes
What If Cows Didn't Exist?
What If Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped?
What If Humans Could Breathe Underwater?
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Explore the intriguing symbolism of The Devil Card. Uncover its meaning and interpretations, delving into the depths of desire and bondage.
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Unveil mysteries of The Moon Card. Explore its symbolism and interpretations, delving into subconscious realms and intuitive revelations.
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Experience the joy of The Sun Card's symbolism. Explore its interpretations, illuminating positivity, success, and inner radiance.
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The Yeti, often referred to as the "Abominable Snowman," is a legendary creature from Himalayan folklore.
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?
Unveil the Magician Tarot: mastery, manifestation, and resourcefulness. Dive into the card's symbolism, representing the bridge between heaven and earth.
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Explore the High Priestess Card: a symbol of intuition, mystery, and the subconscious. Delve into its profound wisdom and the secrets it guards.
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Journey with the Empress Tarot Card: emblem of fertility, nurturing, and abundance. Experience the embrace of Mother Nature and the power of creation.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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?
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
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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.
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?