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Fish, Shellfish and Roe: The Seafood Quiz

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The oceans provide a bounty of delicious and nutritious treats. How much do you know about the seafood of the world? Take this quiz to find out.

Top 5 Sustainable Fishing Practices

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Even though recreational fishermen enjoy catching fish, they're also deeply concerned about protecting them. That may seem like a paradox, but when you stop to think about, it only makes sense.

Why Don't Critics Like the Same Films as the Rest of Us?

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Movie reviews are more than a Rotten Tomato score. HowStuffWorks finds out why there's a disconnect between moviegoers and film critics.

The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away

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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.

Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby

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The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this drink wind up at the world's most famous horse race?

What's the Fascination With Number 23?

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From plane crashes and deaths to sports superstitions and hexagrams, many people believe that the number 23 possesses magical properties.

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?

What If Cows Didn't Exist?

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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?

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