Human Subcultures
Subcultures are a variety of cultures and sub-groups that become part of society. Learn more about sub-cultures like Geisha, the Amish, Freegans or the Mafia.
Inside LA's Forest Lawn, Where the Biggest Celebrities Rest in Peace
Is Human Composting the Greenest Burial Option?
What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?
Unleashing Majestic Power: Exploring the Symbolism of Lion Tattoos
Unveiling the Profound Symbolism of Spider Tattoos
Unraveling the Symbolic Tapestry of Dragonfly Tattoos: Meanings, Designs, and Transformative Power
13 Indian Festivals That Celebrate Life, Love and Renewal
10 Japanese Festivals With Distinctly Different Vibes
Does Sound Bowl Healing Work?
The Most Common Words in English Aren't Nouns or Verbs
10 Most Common Letters in English That Every Wordle Player Should Know
The Hardest Tongue Twister in English Is...
What's the Science Behind Mood Rings?
10 Things We Love to Hate About the '70s and '80s
Celebratory Yard Signs Are Having a Major Moment
5 Family Traditions for New Babies
5 Family Anniversary Traditions
5 Family Traditions for Daughters
Foo Dog: A Mythical Mix of Lion and Chow Chow
Are Black Magic Spells Powerful? The Truth Behind Their Strength
Is a Solar Eclipse a Rare Spiritual Event? Rituals for Aligning Your Energy
20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)
What Are the Most and Least Popular Birthdays in the U.S.?
The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Really Work?
Deciphering Generation Names, Birth Years and Stereotypes
How the Millennial Generation Works
Millennials Are Making Birthday Cards a Thing Again
How Many Sentences Are in a Paragraph, Really?
All About Adjectives: Examples, Types and Uses
Simile Examples in Literature and Everyday Language
What Is Holi? Celebrating Community, Renewal and Forgiveness
St. Patrick's Day: Spiritual Meaning in a Simple Shamrock
14 Weird Christmas Traditions to Perplex and Delight You
5 Black-Red-Yellow Flag Designs Around the World
Which Blue and White Flag Is That? 9 Possibilities
Telling One Green-White-Orange Flag From Another
How to Tell If She’s Cheating: Common Clues and Behaviors
Signs She’s Not in Love with You – She’s Just Playing Along
7 Signs He Likes You More Than Just a Friend
The 'Memento Mori' Meaning Is Meant to Inspire and Humble
Methuselah Lived Nearly 1,000 Years, According to the Bible
Cherubim According to the Bible (Not Arrow-shooting Cupids)
Quiz: Finish That Jingle!
How One Woman Unexpectedly Became the Voice of Siri
There's a Healthier Way to Consume Your Media
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Children as young as 10 are being married (or forced into marriage) in the United States. And it's perfectly legal.
The myth of the ninja has intrigued the world for centuries. A new Japanese research center is out to solve it.
By Dave Roos
How do you keep 75,000 metalheads sufficiently beered? A pipeline, naturally.
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Cannibalism? Anthropophagy, if you prefer? There's more nuance when it comes to consumption of human flesh than you might imagine.
The life of a feral child isn't all swashbuckling Tarzan-and-Jane, but for some children, it's a better alternative than the lives they left behind.
By Oisin Curran
Collecting things is a very personal pursuit. Ask most people why they collect something, and they'll usually say they do it simply because they like the item they collect - whether it be stamps, comic books or decorative spoons. But some collections go far beyond the norm. Many people out there are obsessed with some [...] The post The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect appeared first on Goliath.
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While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum - and heartbreaking.
By John Donovan
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Maybe you thought hobos disappeared along with the Great Depression. But some folks are still living the life - albeit only part-time and without a bundle on a stick.
By Dave Roos
In the general sense, a cult is a group of people who come together with a set of unified beliefs and practices. Most of the time, the common values are fanatical views of religion and culture that tend to isolate one particular ideal or standard and then place it above all else. But what separates cults from [...] The post 8 Terrifying Real Life Cults appeared first on Goliath.
By Wes Walcott
Did the controversial practice of cult deprogramming do more harm than good? Find out.
By Oisin Curran
Star Wars Celebration is a fan convention unlike any other, because it's all Star Wars, all the time. Grab your lightsaber and come along for the ride as we look at the HowStuffWorks team's time in Anaheim, California for the 2015 show.
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A convention doesn't just magically happen - a dedicated team has to organize and arrange all of the vendors, panels and logistics. Matt, Rich and Brian from ReedPop talk about the work they put in to create the ultimate fan experience.
Booth babes are controversial, but have you ever met the people behind the costumes? Find out what it's really like to work at a trade show as a booth actor.
We met with Steve Sansweet at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim to discuss his history with Star Wars and collecting, and find out how Rancho Obi-Wan came to be.
Attending your first con? We've got you covered with 10 essential con survival tips!
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A short time ago at a convention not so far away... it's the 10 best Star Wars outfits of Dragon Con 2014!
Enjoy some of our favorite mind-blowing sights from Dragon Con 2014!
The WWE Experience draws many every year. Learn more about the WWE Experience in this video from HowStuffWorks.com.
In 1968, "The Population Bomb" was published, with dire predictions of a coming world that could not feed itself. It launched the Zero Population Growth movement. Since then, the world population has doubled. What did the book get right and wrong?
By Dave Roos
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Branding may put you in mind of that steak commercial on TV where the beef is seared with a hot iron marked Grade A. And in truth, the process on humans is not that different. Yet people who have been branded say there is pleasure in the pain.
By Julia Layton
Is this a cool extreme trend or a pointless gross risk? Reader discretion is advised for this article - depending on how you feel about tattooing your eyeball.
Today, entertainers like RuPaul have made the campy performance-oriented brand of drag a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how has it changed?
Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
By Alia Hoyt & Jane McGrath
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There's a community out there full of average frustrated chumps who live to sarge HBs. Have no idea what we mean? Enter the saucy world of the pickup artist.
Over its history, bullfighting has had more than its share of fans and detractors. Learn about the glitz, glory and gore of this often-misunderstood sport.