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Grammar Rules on When to Use a Semicolon
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Knowing when to use a semicolon is a matter of remembering that a semicolon is a cross between a pause and a period.
What Is a Group of Fish Called? Not Always a School
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A group of fish swimming together is usually called a school or a shoal, but these terms aren't interchangeable.
What Are Haptics on iPhone Devices and Why Do They Exist?
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Ever wonder how flat cell phone keys vibrate to let you know you've pressed a button? It's called haptics, and you can use it for lots more than just phones.
The Classic Board Games Quiz
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Most of us have spent a lot of quality time with classic board games, but how long has it been since you played Risk or Parcheesi? This quiz will test your knowledge of the board games of your youth.
Tit-for-Tat Meaning, Origins and Implications
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"Tit-for-tat" is a common phrase that's all about fair play — or sometimes, not-so-fair retaliation. You've probably heard of doing something tit-for-tat when someone feels wronged. In that situation someone responds in kind, often giving back exactly what they got, good or bad.
What Is a Shaman and Can Anyone Become One?
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The practice of shamanism has mystical and spiritual connotations, but it's not tied to any specific religion or creed. So, what exactly is shamanism?
Only 10% of Americans Know These British Words
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Everyone loves a British accent, but how well do you know their slang? Put your British slang savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Can You Identify the Correct Spelling of These Spanish Vocabulary Words?
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You may be a spelling whiz kid in English, but what about en español? Spanish novices and native speakers alike, test your word smarts by taking this quiz.
Communicating With Aliens Is Hard. Communicating With Alien AI Could Be Harder
If you think about it, it'll likely be an alien machine that encounters our probes searching for intelligent life. How's that going to work?
Research Center Seeks to Separate Ninja Fact From Fiction
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A new ninja research center opened in Japan. HowStuffWorks looks at the myth of the ninja and what the research center hopes to solve and study.