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Can You Fill the Blanks in These Old-Timey Phrases?

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Many of us like to think we know the latest trends and lingo. But there's a lot to be said for the old school and how people said and did things back in the day. Do us a solid and answer our questions about these vintage sayings. See how hip to the word game you are!

Russian Gun-wielding Robot Totally 'Not a Terminator,' Says Russian Official

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The android known as FEDOR used pistols to display its decision making and dexterity, officials said, not as a preview of robot warfare.

How Verbal Irony Works: Examples and Practical Uses

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Verbal irony is a clever twist of language that keeps conversations interesting and adds humor by contrasting what is said with what is meant.

7 Facts About Socrates, the Enigmatic Greek Street Philosopher

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"The unexamined life," said Socrates, "is not worth living." So what was the life of this Athenian sage really like?

Anubis: God of the Dead and the Old Kingdom's Underworld

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Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and protector of the gates to the underworld, was said to oversee every aspect of the process of dying and mummification.

Did Genghis Khan Really Kill 1,748,000 People in One Hour?

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Genghis Khan is said to have killed 1,748,000 people in one hour. But is that possible? If not, what really happened?

Do Weighted Blankets Help With Sleep?

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The pressure of weighted blankets is said to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Learn if there's any truth to the claim at HowStuffWorks.

Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology

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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?

How Alcatraz Worked

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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.

Did people initially think the duckbill platypus was a hoax?

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The duckbill platypus is said to be created from spare animal parts. Learn if people first thought the duckbill platypus was a hoax at HowStuffWorks.

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