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Before Halloween, There Was Samhain
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This centuries-old Pagan holiday (among other things) honors the dead, believing their spirits have easy access to the world of the living during Samhain.
Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral in 7 Different Architectural Styles
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St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is an architectural oddball, but travel company RealRussia decided to imagine what it would look like in seven more conventional architectural styles.
Can synthetic foods be labeled 'organic'?
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Food labels can be tricky to understand. Find out if synthetic food can be labeled as organic at HowStuffWorks.
Why is it bad luck to spill salt?
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If you spill some salt while you're cooking, you might fear a wave of oncoming bad luck. Why is toppling over some salt an omen of misfortune?
Top 5 Influences on Regional Cooking in the United States
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There are quite a few influences on regional cooking in the United States. Check out our top 5 influences on regional cooking in the United States.
Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?
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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?
Why is it bad luck to wear opals if you weren't born in October?
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Opals are unusual and mysterious gems, which may be why there are stories about their supposed luck dating back to ancient times.
How the Spanish Inquisition Worked
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The Spanish Inquisition calls up a scene of torture and religious persecution. Explore the Spanish Inquisition, from its origin to the trials to how it ended.
How the Online Trading Academy Works
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Did you know there's an academy for online trading? In this article by HowStuffWorks.com, learn how the online trading academy works.