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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.
Why is it considered unlucky to leave a hat on the bed?
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If you're one of the clueless citizens who's laid a hat on a bed, welcome to the club. Apparently, we've all doomed ourselves to evil spirits as guests. According to this superstition, anyway.
Another Way to Pray
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Another way to pray can be good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about another way to pray from Discovery Health.
Science vs. Monster Movies Quiz: Tell Fact from Fiction!
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This HowStuffWorks quiz will grill you on alien jaw mechanics, Godzilla's dinosaurian ties and the unexpected downside of invisibility.
Why Does the Universe Depend on Planck's Constant?
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Planck's constant, which made an appearance in the Netflix series "Stranger Things," is one of the most important differences between reality at the atomic and subatomic level and what we can see around us.
Is it possible to swallow your tongue?
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Your tongue is attached pretty well to the floor of your mouth. Learn whether it is really possible to swallow your tongue at HowStuffWorks.
What Type of People Are Attracted to You?
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Have you noticed that the same type of person keeps coming into your life? Let's find out if your personality and lifestyle are drawing in the smart crowd, the athletic bunch, the creative group or the troubled souls.
Can We Guess Which Phobia You Have?
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We all have fears. To overcome is to gain power over yourself. Do you run in the heat of darkness? Will you stray from high places? Do the walls feel like they are closing in on you? What are you afraid of?
What Percent Wife Material Are You?
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Being a good wife is all about giving without condition, sharing your boo's hopes and fears, and not losing yourself. Are you ready for the ultimate commitment?
Can Your Truck Do the Carolina Squat? Should It?
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Also known as the Cali Lean and the Tennessee Tilt, the Carolina Squat is a way to lift the front of a truck up and lower the rear. Fans call it cool. The North Carolina state government calls it banned.