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Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!
The Surprising (and Backward) Evolution of Swear Words
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Swear words don't always go from taboo to acceptable. Sometimes it goes the other way. Learn why at HowStuff Works Now.
In the Caribbean, It's Not Christmas Without Black Cake
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Even if you think you hate fruitcake, a taste of Caribbean black cake could go a long way toward changing your mind. Let's dive into its rich and delicious history.
13 Original Colonies: A Beginner's Guide to Colonial America
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The 13 original colonies of the United States were the foundation of what would become a new nation, born from a blend of ambition, conflict and compromise. These colonies stretched along the Atlantic coast, from New Hampshire in the north to Georgia in the south.
Zeus Has Been Biggest Dog in the World on Multiple Occasions
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When you think of the biggest dog in the world, you probably picture a massive, powerful creature — a dog that towers over its owners and may seem intimidating at first glance. However, despite their imposing size, many canine giants are known for their gentle nature, earning them the affectionate title of "gentle giants."
What British Accent Do You Have?
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As Henry Higgins reminds us in "My Fair Lady", there are lots of different accents in Britain, and all of them tell people something about you. Which of the myriad British accents do you use?
Who Is the Controversial Green Man on the Royal Coronation Invitation?
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His leafy face can be found in medieval cathedrals and on garden paving stones all over Europe, but what is the story of the Green Man?
The Story Behind Those Christmas Carols You Can't Stop Singing
Parson Brown? Yuletide? Do you have a clue what the lyrics of Christmas carols are talking about? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
At-whay Is-way Ig-pay Atin-lay?(What Is Pig Latin)?
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Is pig Latin real? At-thay epends-day on-way at-whay ou-yay ean-may y-bay eal-ray.
Have thousands of children in China been named Olympics?
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Thousands of children in China are being named 'Olympics' to commemorate the Games. Learn about children in China being named 'Olympics.'