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Why Is the Speedo Disappearing From European Beaches?

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Is the Speedo still popular in Europe? Learn more about the Speedo and changing swimwear trends in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Cake, Candles and Check: Who Pays the Birthday Dinner Bill?

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether it's rude to expect birthday guests to pay for their own meal.

Can U.S. Doctors Legally Ask Patients About Gun Ownership?

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Can U.S. doctors ask their patients about guns? Are there laws against that? Learn more about guns and health care in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Did That Astrologer Read You Right? That's the Barnum Effect

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Are you a person who likes to be social but also values some alone time? You are? How did we guess without knowing you? Welcome to the Barnum effect.

The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis 

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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?

If 13 people eat at the same table, will one die before the year is over?

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Triskaidekaphobia, or, fear of the number 13, comes in many forms, but in restaurants, it means that a "table for 13" will result in a death of one of the diners. Learn about the origins of this superstition, and skeptics' amusing counterarguments.

A Polydactyl Cat Has 5, 6 or even 7 Toes on Each Paw

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Some cats are just born to stand out. The polydactyl cat sports extra toes that make it look like it's wearing mittens, earning it nicknames like "mitten cats," "big foot cats" or even "cats with thumbs."

How Self-publishing Works

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Thanks to advances in home computers and the rise of Amazon.com, self-publishing is taking off in a big way. Check out our step by step guide to getting a book from rough idea to store shelves.

August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley Dies

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Elvis Presley's death on August 16, 1977, saddened the world. After a long battle with health problems, the king of rock 'n' roll had fallen.

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