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Why is it bad luck to say certain words while fishing at sea?

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Sailors are a superstitious lot, and that extends to words. Learn why it's bad luck to say certain words while on the high seas at HowStuffWorks.

Can we use vegetable oil as fuel in cars and electrical generators?

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Can we use vegetable oil as fuel in our cars and in electrical generators? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is, well, yes, with a good number of qualifications.

Are epileptic seizures more common during a full moon?

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Are epileptic seizures more common during a full moon? See whether research says epileptic seizures are more common during a full moon.

How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit? The 'Three-Week' Rule

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Three weeks of hard work. Is that all it takes to kick your smoking habit, taste for junk food or serial inability to stop hitting the snooze button? Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it?

What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?

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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?

10 Historical Misconceptions

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Some untrue historical events have been passed down for so many years that they have become truths. See our list of 10 historical misconceptions.

Scalp Massage Basics

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Scalp massage feels great and is good for your scalp. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about scalp massage.

How to Get Rid of Age Spots

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Getting rid of age spots is tricky. Learn how to get rid of age spots at HowStuffWorks.

You Complete Me: The Rom-com Quiz

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Love is in the air -- or at least on the screen. But do you know the difference between a meet-cute and a match made in heaven?

19 Amazing Facts About the Canadian Provinces

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O Canada ... the country where you can order a cocktail with a human toe in it (and other quirky things about those Canucks up North).

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