One Seriously Funny List of Oxymorons

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Before Halloween, There Was Samhain If you're a modern-day Pagan, you might have a different itinerary on Oct. 31 (and Nov. 1). Pagans may celebrate Samhain through "dumb suppers" or divination ceremonies or by redecorating their personal altars. Read more >> One Seriously Funny List of Oxymorons Oxymorons are typically two words that, when combined, make contrary or antithetical phrases. Some are downright funny. Read more >> There's a 639-year-long Concert Going on Right Now It's the slowest concert in the world and the legacy of a composer unlike any other. Read more >> When Does Healthy Fear Cross the Line Into Paranoia? Ever feel like you're in danger even though there's no clear threat? Is this normal in today's crazy world, or is paranoia creeping in? Read more >> The Tragic Life of Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man' Raise your hand if you saw the movie and it made you cry. Read more >> How to Clean a Keurig Yes, this ridiculously convenient kitchen appliance needs to be cleaned occasionally to have your coffee tasting its best. We'll tell you how. Did we mention it's easy? Read more >> Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Is room-temp pizza a gamble? And can eating cold rice kill you?

What If You Eat Moldy Bread? By Karen Kirkpatrick Penicillin comes from moldy bread. That makes it OK to eat, right? Think again. Read more >> More Food Truths Can Eating Cold Rice Kill You? There might be a grain of truth to this rumor. Read more >> What's the Shelf Life of a Ketchup Packet? Do they last forever? Or should you throw out your supply? Read more >> ​Room-temp Pizza: A Gamble or Good-to-go?   That pizza on the counter from last night may seem like a great grab-and-go snack, but is it? Read more >> Are Expired Foods Still Safe to Eat? Do foods with expired "best-by" dates on food labels mean the foods are no longer safe to eat? Read more >> What Are Hot Dogs Made Of? You know you love them, but do you know what's actually in them? Read more >> Is Microwave Popcorn Really Dangerous?   There's been a lot of hype in recent years about the potential dangers of microwave popcorn, but is this caution founded, or just overblown fear-mongering? Read more >> Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list