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What's So Scary About The Winchester House Story?

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The Winchester Mystery House is an odd labyrinth filled with doors and stairs that go nowhere. Learn if the Winchester Mystery House is haunted.

The 10 Heaviest Buildings Ever Moved

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The five heaviest buildings ever moved rank high in the history of structural moving. Learn what those five heaviest buildings are.

What if I forgot to remove a piercing before an MRI?

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The magnets found in an MRI machine are incredibly powerful. It can pull a stethoscope right out of a doctor's lab coat. So what would happen if you forgot to take out an earring? Ouch!

Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories

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Space conspiracy theories feature hoaxes, government cover-ups and intelligent aliens. Check out our list of the top 10 space conspiracy theories.

Can humans hear in space?

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To hear in space involves several variables, including sound movement and environmental medium. Learn if humans hear in space.

Is there a torture manual?

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A torture manual that was used by al-Qaida to torture Iraqi nationals was discovered in May of 2007. Learn about the discovery of the torture manual.

UFOs and the Government

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Project Sign was the first major government UFO investigation project. Read how Project Sign began and the history of UFOs and the U.S. government.

UFO History

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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.

How the Nuclear Arms Race Works

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The nuclear arms race was a frantic era in which several nations tested nuclear technology and stockpiled warheads. Read about the nuclear arms race.

How the Manhattan Project Worked

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The Manhattan Project was the code name used for the secret plan to develop nuclear weapons by the United States. Learn more about the Manhattan Project.