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10 Warm-weather Motorcycle Accessories
Hot weather is a blessing and a curse for motorcyclists. You always need the right gear, so check out these 10 warm-weather motorcycle accessories.
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
Do Bikes Slow Down Car Traffic? Actually, No
If you're a motorist you may be silently cursing the bicyclist in front of you for making you late. But a study showed the speed difference was negligible.
The Evil Eye's Ancient Power Still Resonates Today
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Belief in the evil eye has existed since at least 3300 B.C.E. and is found in Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures of the Mediterranean and Middle East. But why has belief persisted for so long?
What's the 27 Club?
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Many musicians have died at 27, leading some people to believe it's a 'cursed age.' Learn more about what the 27 Club is at HowStuffWorks.
Does being a bridesmaid three times mean you'll never get married?
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Some people believe that if you're a bridesmaid three times you'll never get married. Learn more about this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate Horror Movie Quiz
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Ghastly ghouls, serial slashers, and all the things that go bump in the night. Can you ace our ultimate horror trivia test?
'Child's Play' Movies Quiz
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Chucky is a psychotic doll that's desperate for a new chance at life. How much do you know about the "Child's Play" movie franchise?
How Dominion Works
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If Magic: The Gathering and Settlers of Catan merged, you'd get Dominion. Learn all about the game of Dominion.
Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?
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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.