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Gibtown: Where Circus Folk Went to Retire
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Gibsonton, Florida was the town where circus freaks and carnies created a home. HowStuffWorks visits this fascinating town.
Why Do People Keep Flaking Out?
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It's not just your imagination - people feel freer to bail out on others at the last minute than they used to. But why?
Do You Need Soap to Get Your Dishes Clean?
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Do you need soap to get your dishes clean? HowStuffWorks bursts that bubble.
How Do You Evict Your Freeloading Friend?
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That friend or relative who said they only needed somewhere to stay for a few days is still on your couch a few months later. Getting them out legally might be harder than you think.
Can I get cancer from one cigarette?
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A 2010 report about the dangers of smoking led to headlines warning 'One Cigarette Can Kill You!' So can one cigarette kill, or is it more complex?
Do employers take online degrees seriously?
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Online degrees are gaining traction as equivalent options to physical classes. Learn if employers take online degrees seriously at HowStuffWorks.
Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?
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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?
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?
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?
How to Tell Someone They Sound Sexist
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Being sexist won't win you very many social points. Get tips on how to tell someone they sound sexist at HowStuffWorks.