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Can You Guess the Origins of These Words?
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If we give you a clue, will you be able to follow the piece of yarn back to the Minotaur in the labyrinth? Take this quiz to follow the meanings of English words back to their strange and mythical origins!
September 17 Birthday Astrology
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A Virgo born September 17, symbolized by the Scales, is loyal and has real grit. Learn about September 17 birthday astrology.
Sticks, Stones and Knucklebones: The History of Dice
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Whether bone or stone, plastic or fuzz, dice have been rolled by people looking for a little luck in civilizations throughout recorded history.
17th-century Plague Doctors Were the Stuff of Nightmares
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HowStuffWorks takes the creepy masks off the 17th century plague doctors.
Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name
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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?
The Light and Airy Lyre Has Plucked Its Way Through the Ages
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The lyre is a small U-shaped harp that has appeared all over the world, from the ancient Greco-Roman culture, to India, Africa and beyond. Do people still play this ancient stringed instrument?
August 19 Birthday Astrology
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A Leo born August 19, symbolized by the Lion, has charisma and intelligence. Learn about August 19 birthday astrology.
Slow Walkers May Be at Greater Risk of Heart-related Death, Study Shows
A study that lasted years and involved thousands of people shows a link between slow walking and cardiovascular death. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Can exercise improve your sex life?
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Can exercise improve your sex life? Find out if exercise can improve your sex life at HowStuffWorks.
Your First Memory Is Probably Fiction
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Is your first memory of lying in a crib? You may want to revisit that. A new large study found that nearly 40 percent of participants had a first memory that was improbably early.