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The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor
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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.
How does JavaScript work and how can I build simple calculators with it?
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Web page designers use JavaScript in many different ways. Learn what Javascript is and how to build a simple calculator with it.
10 Most Common Letters in English That Every Wordle Player Should Know
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Ever wondered why certain letters in the English language seem to pop up everywhere? Why your word game strategy revolves around the mighty letter E — or why some letters, like Z, feel like they belong in a letter witness protection program?
All About Adjectives: Examples, Types and Uses
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There are countless adjective examples in everyday language, but for simplicity's sake, most adjectives are one-word components that enhance or modify nouns. Any sentence may contain two or more adjectives, but the function of each adjective remains the same.
Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?
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There are a lot of things are considered general knowledge, but not everybody knows them. Put your general knowledge savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.
What do video game ratings mean?
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Just like film and television, the video game industry maintains a level of age-related ratings. Find out how the ESRB system works.
How Professional Development Programs Work
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Professional development programs are available for almost every level of employee. Visit HowStuffWorks to read about professional development programs.
How Verbal Self-Defense Works
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A fascinating article that explains the techniques and science behind verbal self-defense!
Bruce Willis Has Aphasia. What Is It and What Causes It?
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The director of the Aphasia Research Laboratory at Boston University explains the condition forcing Bruce Willis to retire from acting, including what treatment options could be available.