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If 13 people eat at the same table, will one die before the year is over?
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Triskaidekaphobia, or, fear of the number 13, comes in many forms, but in restaurants, it means that a "table for 13" will result in a death of one of the diners. Learn about the origins of this superstition, and skeptics' amusing counterarguments.
Squirrels Get Jacked During Hibernation; No Weights Needed!
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Hibernating mammals like ground squirrels can build some muscle mass during their big sleep, with the help of gut bacteria.
Why is it bad luck to say certain words while fishing at sea?
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Sailors are a superstitious lot, and that extends to words. Learn why it's bad luck to say certain words while on the high seas at HowStuffWorks.
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July
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Which three presidents died on July 4? What's the Horribles Parade? And, should America be celebrating on July 2 instead?
How Well Do You Know the TV Show House M.D.?
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Paging all Hugh Laurie fans! "House M.D." went off the air in 2012, but it lives on in the hearts of those who love their medical shows with a heavy dose of cynicism. Prove your love for this 2000s drama with our quiz!
5 Reuses for Guitar Strings
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Keep on rockin' in the green world. Learn more about these five reuses for guitar strings.
How to Make a Schedule for Kids After School
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Want to know how to make a schedule for kids after-school? Visit HowStuffWorks Family to learn how to make a schedule for kids after-school.
The Ultimate Twilight Quiz
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Are you a sparkly Twi-hard or a pale imitation? Take this "Twilight" quiz to test your knowledge of the books, films and trivia.
Friday the 13th Superstition Origins
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The Friday the 13th superstition first appeared in Victorian England but has roots in ancient Rome, Norse mythology and religions that Christians deemed pagan.