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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.

Plantain vs. Banana: The Many Fruity Differences

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Bananas and plantains come from plants of the same genus (Musa), but the plantain vs. banana comparison boils down to more than just size and skin.

How The Nature Conservancy Works

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The Nature Conservancy is explained in this article. Learn about the Nature Conservancy.

How Orkut Works

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Orkut is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about Orkut at HowStuffWorks.

How Braille Works

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In spite of being so small and easy to overlook, Braille is amazing. Learn why Braille was invented and about the impact that it has had on the blind.

How Spanish Traditions Work

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What kinds of traditions are celebrated in Spain? Read about Spanish traditions at HowStuffWorks.

Top 10 Rare Books

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The top 10 rare books may surprise you. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the top 10 rare books.

Do You Have a Fear of Long Words?

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The fear of long words is ironic, as the name is ridiculously long. What gives?

5 Things You Didn't Know About the Winter Solstice

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For centuries, ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, as the "day the sun came back." Here are five enlightening facts about the winter solstice.

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