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Why were women on ships considered bad luck?
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Sailors once considered women on ships bad luck. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.
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.
How close are we to a meal pill?
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A meal pill might cure world hunger. Find out how close we are to developing a meal pill at HowStuffWorks.
What are the origins of democracy?
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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.
Dangers of Food Additives
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The dangers of food additives are many, and these chemicals are prevalent in today's foods. Learn about the potential dangers of food additives.
Was the Grinch Based on Dr. Seuss?
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Was Dr. Seuss one and the same with the Grinch, the famous green character whose heart was two sizes too small?
Quiz: Can You Tell Climate Change Fact From Fiction?
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Think you can tell the facts from myths of climate change? Find out with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Try T'ej, the Honey Wine of Ethiopia
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Fermented from honey, yeast, water and gesho and served chilled in beaker-shaped bottles known as bereles, t'ej is Ethiopia's most popular drink and one of the oldest in the world.
How the Word 'Hack' Became So Hacked
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The word "hack" has evolved so much over time that, instead of suggesting a shadowy criminal act, it means you've found the best way to do something.
James Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny and the Industrial Revolution
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The spinning jenny revolutionized the process of spinning yarn during the Industrial Revolution. Read on to learn about its impact on textile production.