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Does lighting a cigarette with a candle cause a sailor to die?
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There is a superstition that lighting a cigarette with a candle will cause a sailor to die. Learn the origins of this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
What's So American About Apple Pie?
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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'
Does Bottled Water Go Bad?
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You may have seen an expiration date on your bottle of water, but why? Can a natural substance like water really go bad?
West Point's 'Goat' Isn't the Greatest, It's the Last in Class
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It's a curious West Point graduation tradition - a special award is presented to the cadet who has the lowest GPA. But West Point graduates are proud to get it.
What Kind of Boy Is Right for You?
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Should you date a doer or a dreamer, a floppy-haired poet or tough, scrappy cowboy? If you love boys so much that you can't figure out what your type is, this quiz will reveal the kind of guy you should be going for!
Christmas Pickle 'Tradition' Might Be Pure Marketing Fiction
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According to legend, whoever finds the hidden pickle on the tree gets an extra present or good luck for the next year. But is this festive scavenger hunt really an age-old German custom, or just a clever way to sell more glass ornaments?
What Classifies a World War as, Well, a World War?
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Historians debate what classifies a world war as such and separates it from other conflicts. The phrase sounds straightforward, but there is no single legal rule that officially declares a conflict a world war.
How the Oculus Rift Works
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Is VR gaming finally here? Find out how the Oculus Rift headset might finally give us a truly immersive entertainment experience.
How Fast Food Works
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Unless you're in a particularly remote area, you can't go far in most developed countries without finding a fast-food restaurant. Learn how fast-food restaurants came to be and why they're so popular.
10 Real Events That Seem Like Hoaxes
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Which real events sound like hoaxes? Find out more about real events that seem like hoaxes at HowStuffWorks.