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Why We Say 'Break a Leg' Instead of 'Good Luck'
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Have you ever been about to perform, only to have someone tell you to break a leg? That might sound strange — or even a bit harsh. After all, who wants a debilitating injury right before stepping on stage?
How Comic-Con Came to Rule the Pop Culture World
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The hosts of Nerdificient talk about the history of comic book conventions and how San Diego's Comic-Con became so enormous.
Why Teen 'Death Discs' Dominated the Airwaves in the '60s
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The co-hosts of Omnibus look at the short-lived, but lucrative teen pop craze for 'death discs' in the early '60s.
Straitjackets Are Still in Use, Just Not Where You Think
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Straitjacket sales may be low, but people still make them, and they definitely still use them.
Ridiculous History: Arsenic Was the Assassin's Dream Weapon
Why was arsenic used so often in assassinations? Read this ridiculous history to learn more about the lethal drug and its role in assassinations.
'Veni, Vidi, Vici' Is Not a Humble Brag at All
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'I came, I saw, I conquered' encapsulates Julius Caesar's entire approach to ruling.
Quiz: How Much Do You 9021-Know?
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HowStuffWorks finds out how much you know about the classic teen soap, 'Beverly Hills, 902010.'
What are the origins of democracy?
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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.
Dangers of Food Additives
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The dangers of food additives are many, and these chemicals are prevalent in today's foods. Learn about the potential dangers of food additives.
Spread Holiday Cheer With a Good Mulled Beer
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Forget mulled wine. This year stay warm with the spicy flavor of mulled beer!