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Why is 'Macbeth' believed to be cursed?
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In the play 'Macbeth,' almost everyone dies. But is there also a curse surrounding Macbeth outside of the story? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
7 Cool Facts About Will Rogers, Cowboy, Humorist, Self-declared President
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Born on Nov. 4, 1879, Will Rogers was a beloved humorist, film star, cowboy, newspaper columnist and social commentator. HowStuffWorks gets to know him.
U.S. Military Dogs Usually Outrank Their Handlers
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Members of the U.S. armed forces and their loyal dogs have always had a special relationship - so special that the canine usually outranks its handler. What's behind this military tradition?
That Frozen Treat From Dairy Queen? Not Really Ice Cream
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Fans of Dairy Queen's Blizzard might be shocked to know that frozen stuff isn't ice cream. HowStuffWorks finds out what it really is.
Was Major Tom a real astronaut?
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David Bowie is a creative musician, but did he draw his material from real life? Learn if Major Tom was a real astronaut at HowStuffWorks.
What Was Your Name in a Past Life?
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Whether you were an animal, a plant, an object or a person in your past life, you had to be called something, right? We're about to ask you 30 abstract questions to determine what kind of name you had in your past life!
How Would You Do on Your O.W.L'S?
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You've reached your fifth year at Hogwarts, and the time has come to take your O.W.L'S. No pressure though, it just determines whether you can continue to study in each specialized subject within wizardry. Good luck!
Can We Guess Your Favorite NHL Team?
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It's time to bundle up, drink some beer, and yell incessantly at a bunch of dudes on skates. Of all the professional sports fans out there, we know that hockey fans are definitely the most intense. Can we guess your favorite NHL team? Take our quiz to find out!
Can We Guess Your Favorite Baseball Team?
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Are you taking in all the legendary figures of Yankee Stadium, gazing in awe at the majesty that is Fenway Park, or are your team's traditions still evolving and growing as the years pass by?
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Guess What Roles These Actors Turned Down
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Whether they (stupidly) turned them down outright or got passed over at the last minute, some actors missed out on very iconic roles. Take our quiz to see how many of these you know.