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Is the 'Lovely Assistant' the Real Magician?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of magician's assistants, what they do and why the assistant is usually a woman.
Why Is a Broken Mirror Bad Luck?
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You're not supposed to cry over spilled milk. But a broken mirror? That's another matter. Will breaking a mirror really bring you bad luck?
Just how fake are reality TV shows?
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Reality TV shows are unscripted, but they aren't as real as you think. Learn just how fake reality TV shows are at HowStuffWorks.
Pride Month in the U.S. Celebrates LGBTQ+ Progress and Equality
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June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness of issues they still face.
What Causes Stock Market Trading to Halt?
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During volatile periods in stock markets, exchanges will often employ 'circuit breakers' to keep stock prices from falling too far too fast.
Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.
When Abortion Was Illegal, Women Turned to the Jane Collective
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HowStuffWorks looks back at the days when safe abortions were nearly nonexistent and at the collective of women who stepped in to provide them.
What State Is Washington, D.C., In?
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Washington, D.C. is the seat of America's federal government. But what state is Washington, D.C. in?
How 'Lasagna Gardening' Helps Create Healthy Soil
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"Lasagna gardening" is a no-till, no-dig method of organic gardening that helps create rich, healthy soil and requires very little work to get started.