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What does alcohol proof mean?

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Alcohol proof is always twice the alcohol percentage, right? Wrong. Learn what alcohol proof really means.

Why do people toast before they drink?

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Toasting before a drink is a fairly common tradition around the world. But why? Find out why people toast before they drink at HowStuffWorks.

What Does It Mean When a Dance Card Is Full?

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In an era of strict social rules, dance cards let gentlemen "claim" ladies for their turn on the floor. A full dance card was a sign of popularity.

Does being a bridesmaid three times mean you'll never get married?

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Some people believe that if you're a bridesmaid three times you'll never get married. Learn more about this superstition at HowStuffWorks.

Grass Gobbling Goats Are Gardening Away at O'Hare, Google

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Goats are an ancient and, these days, trendy way to keep a garden under control. HowStuffWorks looks at the greatness of goats as gardeners.

Cucamelon: Not the Love Child of a Cucumber and a Watermelon

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The cucamelon is about the size of a grape but it packs a big, tart punch. Just don't expect cucamelons to taste like cucumbers or watermelons!

The Coywolf Is Part Dog, Part Wolf, Part Coyote

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"Pure coyotes" are now much rarer than what we would consider coyote-wolf hybrids, or coywolves.

Why are people so superstitious about cats?

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Does your stomach flutter a bit when you cross paths with a black cat? Find out why many people are superstitious about cats at HowStuffWorks.

Which English monarch are you?

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The English throne has stood for a thousand years, and it's had a lot of occupants in that time. Each of them stamped their own distinctive style on the office. Which of them are you? Take this quiz to find out!

Can You Match the NFL Team to Their Stadium?

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Every NFL team has a home base. These stadiums are built like the colosseums of ancient Rome and Greece. So fitting for the heated competitions that take place within each of them!

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