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'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.
Mayday Meaning: Exploring the International Distress Call
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The words aren't arbitrary, so why do pilots and sailors call out 'Mayday!' rather than something else?
Mildew vs. Mold: What's the Difference?
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You probably use the words mold and mildew interchangeably. But these two types of fungi aren't quite the same. Is one worse?
Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.
How Futoshiki Puzzles Work
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In Japanese, the word Futoshiki means unequal. And if you like sudoku or KenKen, this number puzzle might be your next addiction.
Barapasaurus
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Barapasaurus is named for a word meaning "big leg" in a local dialect in central India. Learn more about Barapasaurus and Barapasaurus behavior.
Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
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.
5 Ways Homeostasis Keeps Your Body Humming Along
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HowStuffWorks finds out the meaning behind the word 'homeostasis' and five ways it's really important for your body.
What Does It Really Mean to be a 'Nationalist'?
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President Donald Trump proudly declared he is a 'nationalist,' much to the chagrin of many Americans. HowStuffWorks looks at the meaning of the word.