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Shakespeare Wrote in Iambic Pentameter. But What Is That?
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William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer used iambic pentameter in their works of literature. But what is iambic pentameter and how can you spot it?
19 Dog Breeds That Don't Shed
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If you're looking for the right dog, but keeping the house clean and the pet allergies at bay is a priority, here are 19 no-shed dog breeds you might want to consider.
Color Wheel Theory: How to Talk About Color
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Modern color theory got its start with, believe it or not, Sir Isaac Newton, who also discovered a little thing called gravity and invented calculus.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.
Pet Therapy: Huggable Healthcare Workers
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Huggable healthcare workers like dogs and cats make a visit to the hospital more pleasant. Learn about huggable healthcare workers at Discovery Health.
How Did Weasels Get Such a Bad Rap?
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Weasels are cute little rodents, but they have a reputation for being one of the worst of the mammals. HowStuffWorks explains how they got a bad rap.
Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing
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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?
9 Facts About the Persian Cat, King of the Lap-Nappers
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether Persian cats really came from Persia; how much they cost and whether they are friendly.
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.
Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?
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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.