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Why We Say 'Break a Leg' Instead of 'Good Luck'

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Have you ever been about to perform, only to have someone tell you to break a leg? That might sound strange — or even a bit harsh. After all, who wants a debilitating injury right before stepping on stage?

What Is Personification? All About a Common Literary Device

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Let's be honest: You googled "what is personification" and landed on this page. Whether you're asking because of a homework prompt or out of bibliophilic curiosity, you've come to the right place.

Here's Why the US Government 3-D Printed a Classic Muscle Car

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The U.S. government is funding the 3-d printing of vehicles. Learn more about the government initiative and ORNL in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

We Talk With the Man Who Lived Like a Goat

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Ever looked at a goat and thought, man, that goat has it easy? British designer Thomas Thwaites gave goat life a try. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Ridiculous History: Ranchers Hacked Barbed Wire Fences to Create Phone Lines

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Barbed wire fences were used to create telephone networks in rural areas. Learn more about barbed wire phone lines in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why Teen 'Death Discs' Dominated the Airwaves in the '60s

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The co-hosts of Omnibus look at the short-lived, but lucrative teen pop craze for 'death discs' in the early '60s.

Do Taxi Drivers Overcharge Business Travelers? One Study Investigates

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Do cab drivers treat business travelers differently? Are they more willing to overcharge? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.

Hand Sniffing After Hand Shaking Is a Thing

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Humans use their sniffers to check out each other, notably after shaking hands with someone. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Bob Ross

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HowStuffWorks celebrates the birthday of the PBS painter with the voice to soothe the most savage beast.

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