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Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
True Stories of How 'A Wrinkle in Time' Inspired Female Scientists
HowStuffWorks talks to three modern-day 'Megs' to find out how they were inspired by the book 'A Wrinkle in Time.'
Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue
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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.
The Mystery, Myth and Reality of Plum Island
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For years, speculation has surrounded the government's high security animal disease research center, which is slated to close in 2023.
Yooz Guys Gotta Try This Mad Good New York Slang Quiz!
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Like any city, New York has its own language. You better study up before you talk to the natives. In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of how New Yorkers speak in their native habitat. Put down your kosher bagel and take this quiz!
How Well Do You Know Baseball Slang?
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Often, slang is a better description than the actual word, and that's a common case in baseball. How well do you know your baseball slang, though? Take this quiz and find out!
The 20 Richest Marvel Superheroes
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Though there's no shortage of masked crime fighters in the Marvel universe that manage to barely make a living when they're out of costume (we're looking at you Spider-Man) there are also an equal number of superheroes who not only get by, but have billions to spare. We imagine when these guys aren't taking out [...] The post The 20 Richest Marvel Superheroes appeared first on Goliath.
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
10 Memorable Meteor Crashes
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Hundred of meteors fly across the sky every night, but only a few make it to Earth. Learn about 10 memorable meteor crashes that left an impression.
How Blackouts Work
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Blackouts are explained in this article. Learn about blackouts.