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What's in a Nickname? The State Nickname Quiz
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What does it mean to be from the 'Show-Me' state or to be a Sooner? Find out how vast your state nickname knowledge is with our HowStuffWorks quiz!
Which US President Are You Most Like?
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US Presidents run the gamut from the likable to the surreal and paranoid. They all started out as ordinary people though, so we all have things in common with them. Which are you most like?
Guys: Are You an Alpha Male?
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Are you strong enough in body, mind, and spirit to handle the leadership role? There will be challenges to your top dog status, of that you can be sure.
Can We Guess Your Age Based on Your Taste in Music?
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While many people develop new musical tastes as they age, or fall in love with the songs of another era, most of us retain an affinity for the sounds of our youth. Let us guess what those sounds were for you!
What % Dragon Are You?
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If you're hoarding gold deep in a cave somewhere and you actually breathe fire when you're angry, then we've already got an answer for you. Otherwise, let's explore some of the more subtle characteristics.
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.