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Thirteen Common (But Silly) Superstitions

Posted Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:20 AM ET   |   0

Today's unlucky date is the first of three for 2012. Here's a look at some superstitions and where they originated. Read more

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Blood From a Stone? No. Blood From Rice? Sure

Posted Mon Oct 31, 2011 02:58 PM ET   |   0

Researchers say they have found a way to produce and harvest large quantities of a blood protein from grains of rice. Read more

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Why Zombies Never Die

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Sun Oct 30, 2011 03:49 PM ET   |   0

From Haitian legend to government protests to pub crawls, the zombie continues to represent. Read more

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Did Zombies Roam Medieval Ireland?

Posted by  Rossella Lorenzi  Fri Sep 16, 2011 09:31 AM ET   |   0

Two 8th-century skeletons with stones shoved in their mouths suggest that the people of the time thought so. Read more

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Vampire Bats Locate Blood By Finding the Heat

Posted by  Jessica Marshall  Wed Aug 3, 2011 01:00 PM ET   |   0

Vampire bats locate their blood meals with the help of three heat-sensing organs in their faces. Read more

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History: History of Vampires [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET   |   0

Vampires have been part of cultures for centuries. Find out how this paranormal being maintains its legacy. Watch video

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Human: Vampires Exposed [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET   |   0

Go behind the mystery of vampires and find out what they are, why they exist, and what's up with their fangs. Watch video

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5 Animals Named For Famous Monsters: Slide Show

Posted Fri Oct 22, 2010 01:45 PM ET   |   0

Meet five animals who share their physical characteristics and names with some of mythology's most famous monsters. Read more

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13 Batty Questions

Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:59 AM ET   |   0

True or False? Thirteen of the battiest questions we could come up with to test your bat powers. Read more

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Female 'Vampire' Unearthed in Venice : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:25 PM ET

The positioning of a 16th-century skeleton -- the woman was buried with a brick in her mouth -- suggests she was believed to be a vampire. Read more

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Blood-Sucking Vampire Bats Sing Duets: Discovery News

Posted Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:30 PM ET

Their blood-sucking ways may terrify potential victims, but white-winged vampire bats enjoy such close and cuddly relationships with other members of their roost that they sing well-coordinated duets with each other, according to new research. Read more

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