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Why Do People Say 'Bless You' When You Sneeze?
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Why do we say "bless you" when there is a sneeze? Learn about the history and meaning behind bless you, the sneeze and gesundheit.
How to Make a Gurgling Kettle
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Making a gurgling kettle will complete your Halloween decorations and costume. Learn how to make a gurgling kettle at HowStuffWorks.
Friday the 13th Superstition Origins
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The Friday the 13th superstition first appeared in Victorian England but has roots in ancient Rome, Norse mythology and religions that Christians deemed pagan.
The Ultimate 'Parks and Recreation' Quiz
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"Parks and Recreation" wrapped up its seven-season run in 2015. Treat yo' self to a quiz that will test your knowledge of Leslie, Ron, Andy, Ben and the rest of the Pawnee gang.
Quick Tips: How does safflower oil benefit skin?
Safflower oil is a healthy fat to use in your cooking...and your skin care routine. Learn how safflower oil can give you softer skin and prevent acne.
What exactly is amnesia?
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What is amnesia? Usually we think of head trauma that causes people to forget who they are, but there are other forms of amnesia too. Learn more here.
What the Heck Happened to Rollerblading?
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Rollerblading may be the latest fad to come around again. HowStuffWorks Now looks at the rise and fall of a '90s institution.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Jeans
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of blue jeans and tells you where those rivets came from.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Does Marie Antoinette Still Roam the Halls of Versailles?
Tourists may not be the only ones to enjoy the beauty of the famous palace.