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What does a greensman do on a film set?

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What does a greensman do on a film set? Find out what a greensman does at HowStuffWorks.

Personification Examples to Make Your Writing More Interesting

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Like other forms of figurative language, personification can make your writing more dynamic. By giving human qualities to inanimate objects, you can uniquely describe situations that will resonate with your reader.

Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree? It's Complicated

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The New Testament is filled to the brim with symbolic acts, but the Christian messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, was a master of this tactic. Jesus answered the toughest philosophical questions with stories and miracles to help each follower find spiritual fruitfulness and lead a fruitful life.

How do we define "normal"?

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To define normal we would have to take many different things into account. Find out just how we can define "normal."

Why Is Ayn Rand Still So Popular Today?

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Part-Time Genius podcast examines why Ayn Rand is still such a political rock star.

What happens to coins people throw into fountains to wish?

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You've probably tossed dozens of coins into various fountains over the years. Find out what happens to all that money.

Did Shakespeare use real witches' curses in 'Macbeth'?

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Since the 1600s, performances of 'Macbeth' have been plagued by accidents. Is it all because Shakespeare used actual witches' curses in the play?

Was Isaac Newton Really Hit in the Head With an Apple?

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The story of Newton discovering gravity by getting hit in the head with an apple is a classic. Is there any truth to it? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Is there a biological reason to eat three meals a day?

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Is there a biological reason to eat three meals a day, or is it a societal construct? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Why do stomach bugs make you throw up?

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We know it seems gross, but vomiting is sometimes necessary to expel bodily intruders. Find out why stomach bugs make you throw up at HowStuffWorks.

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