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What's Inside Worcestershire Sauce, and How Do You Pronounce It?

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This 180-year-old sauce can be used to add zing to just about any dish. But what's in it? And why is it so effective? And, most of all, how do you pronounce it anyway?

What is the Book of Icelanders?

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Remote Iceland is lacking in genetic diversity, so it has a book to help residents find love. Learn all about the Book of Icelanders at HowStuffWorks.

What happens to coins people throw into fountains to wish?

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You've probably tossed dozens of coins into various fountains over the years. Find out what happens to all that money.

Is a Knife Gift a Sign of Bad Luck?

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Gifting knives has long been considered bad luck. Learn about the superstitions behind the knife gift.

Is there a right way to poop?

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Of course we all know how to poop. But you might be missing out on a faster, healthier, way to do it. Find out if there is a right way to poop.

What's the world's longest-running circus?

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Which is the world's longest-running circus? It depends on who you ask. Find out the longest-running one at HowStuffWorks.

Are we at the beginning of the end of Western civilization?

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The end of Western civilization could be caused by any number of cultural occurrences. Learn about the end of Western civilization.

Is Your Junk in the Trunk or the 'Frunk'?

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Frunks, usually reserved for VW Beetles and classic European sports cars, are moving into the mainstream, as trunks take a front seat.

Are cheat codes really cheating?

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Asking whether a cheat code constitutes as cheating may seem silly. But the purpose and history of cheat codes might surprise you. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Has 'Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board' Ever Worked?

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If you've ever been to a slumber party, you know the drill. Place your fingers under someone's body, chant "Light as a feather ... stiff as a board ..."and they'll magically rise up into the air. Is this old trick a true ghostly phenomenon?

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