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Exploring the Balkan States: 10 Countries on 1 Peninsula
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The Balkan states (sometimes colloquially referred to as simply "the Balkans") are a diverse and historically rich set of countries that span across southeastern Europe.
60 Cheeky British Slang Words and Phrases
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British slang is known to contain some of the most colorful colloquialisms in the world, so queue up as we bandy about a few cheeky ones.
Aksaray Malaklisi, aka Turkish Mastiff, Is for Dog Experts Only
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The sheer size of the Aksaray malaklisi turns heads. Colloquially known as the Turkish mastiff, this breed has roots in Turkey, where it is primarily a livestock guardian dog.
IDK: Guide to Tween Slang
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Looking for a guide to tween slang? Visit HowStuffWorks Family to find this great guide to tween slang.
There Was an Actual Jones Family Behind 'Keeping Up With the Joneses'
Wyndclyffe, a once-formidable New York mansion spawned the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses." Learn the fate of Wyndclyffe at HowStuffWorks Now.
Bear With Me: Tracing the Origins of a Common Phrase
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The phrase "bear with me," meaning "be patient with me," likely originated in 14th-century Middle English and is often confused with "bare with me" due to similar pronunciation.
Are Daddy Longlegs Truly Spiders? Setting the Record Straight
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That's right - daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.
Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'
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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.
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.
Do vegetarians have smellier farts?
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Accusing vegetarians of having smellier farts is pretty offensive. But is it true? Find out if vegetarians have smellier farts at HowStuffWorks.