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How the Gettysburg Address Worked
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Why is the Gettysburg Address deemed so important by the American school system? Learn about the meaning behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
How Long Do Orchid Blooms Last? Tips for Growing Orchids
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Orchids might be the sexiest flower in the greenhouse. Its very name comes from the Greek word for "testicle!" And its reproduction methods are pretty exotic too.
Can You Translate All of These Simple French Phrases?
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French is considered the language of love and it's one of the most spoken languages in the world. Whether you're fluent or know all of two words you've heard in films, here's your chance to test your familiarity with Français by taking this quiz!
What's Considered a Microaggression?
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HowStuffWorks explains what the word 'microaggression' means, what counts as microaggressions, and what the critics say about it.
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
What Is a Constitutional Crisis?
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We've been hearing the words constitutional crisis a lot lately. But what is one, really? HowStuffWorks explains what is and what isn't one.
Why Do We Say 'Talk Turkey'?
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It's a phrase appropriate to Thanksgiving as well as other times of the year. But the most popular origin story has a disturbing explanation.
Can You Name All These Cars Named After Animals?
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This car quiz is wild ... literally! (Charge)r through these questions and see if you're smart as a Fox about cars named after animals. Don't be a Cheetah; stay off of Google! Hit the gas and let's go!
Flickr, Tumblr, Scribd: Why Dropping Vowels From Brand Names Is So Popular
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Flickr, Scribd, Qzzr - kicking the vowels out of words is a trend for companies. What's the appeal? Visit HowStuffWorks Now to find out.
181 Slang Words by Decade: From 'Scram' to 'Slaps'
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Popular slang terms come and go - and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.