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Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.
Why Is New York City Called the 'Big Apple'?
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Ever wondered how a city gets its nickname? HowStuffWorks wants to know why New York City is known as the Big Apple.
Hog vs. Pig: Are You Calling That Swine by the Right Name?
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Hog vs. pig: What’s the difference? If you’ve ever wondered whether the two are just different names for the same animal, you're not alone. While they’re closely related, it's not always correct to use these terms interchangeably.
Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?
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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's flinty moniker arguably is one of the best.
The Goblin Shark Has an Odd Secret Weapon: Its Oily Liver
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How did the goblin shark score its haunting name? It has something to do with the goblin shark's visage. Find out more about the goblin shark.
Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?
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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?
Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?
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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?
Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
Why is a cell phone called a cell phone?
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One of the most interesting things about a cell phone is that it is really a radio. Find out why cell phones are named as they are.
Why Do We Call It a Piggyback Ride?
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It's a strange phrase when you think about it, as people don't normally ride pigs. So where did it come from?