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Can Your Car Have Too Many Bumper Stickers?
How many bumper stickers is too many? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
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.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.
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.
What's the Difference? Quiz
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Don't be too hard on yourself if you've ever mixed up a couple of similar-looking, sounding or tasting things. Learn the differences with our quiz.
Are You More Cat or Dog?
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It's a dog-eat-dog world out there ... but what if you're more of a cat person? Don't worry-just tell us a bit about yourself by answering the questions below, and we'll tell you if your personality is more like a dog, cat, or somewhere in between!
Who Was Your True Love in a Past Life?
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A life is about a lot more than just who you were! What did you do for a living? Where did you live? Most importantly, who did you love? Take this quiz to find out!
How Dead Are You on the Inside?
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Do you have the darkest of dark souls and a black heart? Do you enjoy all things spooky and are you tired of people? Find out how dead inside you are with this quiz!
What's Your Gladiator Name?
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When slaves became gladiators, they would often take a name to use in their time of "infamia," so they could one day return to something like a normal life. What would yours be?
What's Your Party Personality?
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There's no one way to have fun; everyone parties differently! Share your celebrating style by taking this quiz and finding out what your true party personality is!