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Generational Curses: What Are They and How to Break the Cycle
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Is your life shaped by more than just your choices? Explore the mysterious world of generational curses, their origins, and powerful steps to end them for good.
Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?
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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.
How the Emmy Awards Work
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The Emmy Awards honor television's best programs. Find out about the Emmy Awards, from the origin of the Emmy name to how nominations and voting work.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
Secondhand Smoke Basics
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Secondhand smoke is far more harmful than was originally thought. Learn about the hazards of secondhand smoke and what you can do to lessen the risks.
How Computer Viruses Work
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A computer virus can cause a lot of damage. Find out about worms, computer virus history, origins, and evolution, and how to protect your computer.
Tai Chi
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Tai chi is an ancient martial art that has be refined over centuries across many cultures and philosophies. Learn about tai chi and its origins.
Why You Should Get Fired Up About Dragon Fruit
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This pretty pink fruit is part of the flower of a climbing cactus. The plant likely originated in Central America but you can find the fruit almost anywhere today.
Ridiculous History: Toxic German Sausages Are Responsible for Botox
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Botox has its origins in the discovery of botulism and a bad batch of German sausages. Learn more about Botox in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ridiculous History: Nike's Very First Shoes Were Made With a Waffle Iron
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What's the history of the first Nike shoes? Learn more about Nike shoes and their waffle iron origins. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.