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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.

Can You Pass This Renaissance History Quiz?

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The Renaissance was a time of new ideas and some of the most talented people who have ever lived. If you think you know the people, places and things that influenced the time, then it's your time to shine. Take the quiz to show your stuff!

5 Tips for Starting a Club Sports Team

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How do you start a club sports team? Learn about 5 tips for starting a club sports team at HowStuffWorks.

Knee Replacement Overview

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Getting a knee replacement is often a last resort for those whose knees are destroyed by arthritis or wear and tear. Learn about knee replacements.

Birthday Astrology

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Astrology, the prediction of personality traits and future events, is based on the relationship between the planets. Learn more about astrology.

Ed Gein Was the Real-life 'Psycho'

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Ed Gein was known as the "The Butcher of Plainfield" for killing two women in the late 1950s. But he was also the inspiration for iconic horror movie characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates and Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface.

How to Improve Your Skin with Mint

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Mint is quite beneficial to skin. Learn how to improve your skin with mint at HowStuffWorks.

Can you use oil-based moisturizer on oily skin?

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Can you use oil-based moisturizer on oily skin? Find out whether you can use oil-based moisturizer on oily skin at HowStuffWorks.

How Smell Works

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Smell is often our first response to dangers, such as fire and gas leaks. Learn more about the sense of smell and find out how the sense of smell works.

What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?

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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.

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