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The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
I Can Go For That: The Yacht Rock Quiz
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Don your captain's hat, grab a pina colada and take our quiz to learn more about this smooth musical style of the late '70s and early '80s.
Get Ready for the Quadrantids, the First Meteor Shower of the New Year
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The Quadrantids are a short but powerful meteor shower that shows up in early January. How can you glimpse it?
Yes, You Can Catch Up On Your Sleep!
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new study suggesting that sleeping in on the weekends is good for you.
Why Do We Scratch Our Heads When We're Thinking?
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Ever scratch your head when you're frustrated or thinking? HowStuffWorks found out how this tic became the signal for so many social expressions.
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.
How to Upgrade Your Shower, James Bond Style
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Whether you call it a contrast shower, a Scottish shower or a James Bond shower, it's guaranteed to wake you up. Here's why people are trying it.
Why do elbows itch?
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Itchy elbows can be really annoying. Learn what causes your elbows to itch at HowStuffWorks.
Why do antibiotics make you sensitive to the sun?
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Sun sensitivity is a common side effect of antibiotics. Find out why antibiotics make you sensitive to the sun at HowStuffWorks.
What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?
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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.