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Why Do People Say 'Bless You' When You Sneeze?
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Why do we say "bless you" when there is a sneeze? Learn about the history and meaning behind bless you, the sneeze and gesundheit.
Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.
Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!
Are Mules, Burros and Jackasses All Donkeys?
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Are these strong and dependable animals all the same? If so, why the different names? If not, what makes them different?
Shakespeare Wrote in Iambic Pentameter. But What Is That?
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William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer used iambic pentameter in their works of literature. But what is iambic pentameter and how can you spot it?
Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. History
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Did you learn most of your history from the silver screen? If so, you might want to fact-check a few things. Test your real history knowledge by separating the real story from cinema inaccuracies.
How to Start a Carpool
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A carpool saves money, helps the environment and allows members to talk before work/school. Learn how to start a carpool and about carpool etiquette.
What's the Difference Between Whose and Who's?
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Who's got the lowdown on whose birthday it is today? "Who's" and "whose" are always a challenge to get right, but we've got some pro tips.
Some Nerve! Chutzpah Explained
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It takes a lot of brass to pull off chutzpah successfully. What does the word mean and what separates it from mere impudence?
Only 1 in 40 People Can Answer These Common Sense Questions. Can You?
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Are you book smart, street smart, and all-around savvy? Put your brain to the test with this common sense HowStuffWorks quiz!