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The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
Countries That Start With 'O'
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Former countries that start with "O" include Orange Free State and Oldenburg but these states have since dissolved. There is now one remaining holdout between Asia and Africa: the Sultanate of Oman.
Scientists Call for a Global Germ Bank
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Researchers are calling for a new "Noah's Ark" to store microbes that might one day be valuable.
How Can You Tell if a Chicken Egg Is Fertilized?
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How can you tell if a chicken egg is fertilized or not? HowStuffWorks answers the age-old question.
Billions Celebrate Lantern Festival Across China
The annual Lantern Festival signifies the end of Chinese New Year and the beginning of spring. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Smart Bandages Can Monitor, Treat Chronic Wounds
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New smart bandages are the wound-healing technology of the future. HowStuffWorks delves into the science.
Aborigine Pictures
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Aborigine Pictures will teach you about the world's oldest continuous culture. Learn more about Aboriginal culture with Aborigine Pictures.
Giant VW-sized Turtles Once Prowled South American Waters
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Stupendemys geographicus, a prehistoric turtle the size of a small car, once roamed the soupy pre-Amazonian waters of South America.
1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe
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The stylish 1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe achieved sales numbers that helped lift Plymouth to third place. Take a close look at a 1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe.
St. Patrick's Day: Spiritual Meaning in a Simple Shamrock
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When we think about St. Patrick's Day, spiritual meaning isn't always the first thing to come to mind. We often celebrate with parades, green attire and festive gatherings — but at its core, it is a deeply spiritual holiday revolving around faith and devotion.