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Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!
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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.
The Russian Blue Cat Is Simply Iconic
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Ever heard someone mention a blue cat and wondered what on Earth they meant? Spoiler: It's not actually blue like the sky. In the cat world, "blue" refers to a soft, bluish gray coat that looks almost silvery. Some of the most cherished cat breeds flaunt this unique hue — and it’s more than just fur-deep.
What Is a Group of Apes Called? Not a Troop but a...
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Apes are among the most intelligent animals on Earth, closely related to humans and deeply social in the wild.
How Your Immune System Works
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Inside your body there is a mechanism designed to defend you from millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites that want to invade your body. Find out how the human immune system works.
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
How Horoscopes Work
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Astrology holds that the relative positions of stars and planets have influence over the lives of human beings. Believers call it a science, while non-believers call it nonsense. Learn the basics of astrology.
How Cell-phone Implants Work
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But even though they're a lot smaller than they used to be, modern cell phones are still far to big to fit inside your body. Learn how developers have modified existing cell phone designs to create a complete, working cell-phone implant.
How SOPA Works
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What is the Stop Online Piracy Act and what would it achieve? Take a look as we explain what you need to know about SOPA.
Top 10 Improvements in Engine Design
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What are the biggest improvements in engine design over the years? Check out top 10 improvements in engine design at HowStuffWorks.