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What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?

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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.

How Attractive Are You an a Scale of 1-10?

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but not in this quiz! Answer our questions, and we'll tell you how attractive you are (inside and out) because personality is part of the equation.

Why the U.S. Monthly Jobs Report Matters

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Every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report that looks at the unemployment rate, among other job-related data in the country. But who counts as "unemployed" can be tricky.

How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day

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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.

November 2 Birthday Astrology

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A Scorpio born November 2, symbolized by the Scorpion, is a stubborn person with emotional stamina. Learn more about November 2 birthday astrology.

May 4 Birthday Astrology

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A Taurus born May 4 is symbolized by the Bull and seeks to distill from life its purest essence. Learn about May 4 birthday astrology.

May 26 Birthday Astrology

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A Gemini born May 26 is symbolized by the twins and is a warm-hearted, kind individual. Learn more about May 26 birthday astrology.

The Curse of Brewing Beer in Your Own Belly

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For some folks, brewing beer in their belly is the automatic result of eating carbs. HowStuffWorks looks at Auto-Brewery Syndrome.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

Been Told You're Too Sensitive? You Might Be an Empath

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HowStuffWorks finds out what an empath is, what are some signs you're one and the pluses and minuses of being an empath.

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