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Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
How Art Works
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"You see it every day, but what, exactly, is art? Learn about art and explore the huge collection of art now becoming available on the Web!"
How Bad Is America's Infrastructure, Really?
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The Senate just crossed a hurdle to get a bipartisan infrastructure bill signed. It could pay for new roads, bridges and other installations that a country needs to function. But why is infrastructure so notoriously hard to fund in America anyway?
The Ultimate Arrow Quiz
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Can you pass this "Arrow" quiz with flying colors or will Oliver Queen say "you have failed?" Test your knowledge of this arrow-slinging hero and his family, who aren't all as good-or bad-as they seem.
What Does It Mean When Someone Says 'That's Just Semantics'?
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In our modern vernacular, the phrase "that's just semantics" has somehow become shorthand to insinuate the speaker has argued something trivial or unimportant. But what does it really mean?
How Therapeutic Hypothermia Works
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During therapeutic hypothermia, doctors reduce a patient's body temperature to prevent cellular damage. See how therapeutic hypothermia saves lives.
The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.
How Castles Work
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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.
Ethnicity vs. Race vs. Nationality: An Explainer
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Humans are a diverse lot - which is good! The question of ethnicity vs. race vs. nationality is a source of much debate, even among experts.
Can You Pass This Elementary School Spelling Test?
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Spelling famously has no relation to IQ ... but even so, we all want what we write to look good. Are you ready to test your skills? We've got the quiz for you!