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How Verbal Irony Works: Examples and Practical Uses
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Verbal irony is a clever twist of language that keeps conversations interesting and adds humor by contrasting what is said with what is meant.
9 Tools to Help You Successfully Quit Smoking
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These tools will help you successfully quit smoking. Learn about tools to help successfully quit smoking at Discovery Health.
How SWAT Teams Work
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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.
10 TV Technologies Making Movie Theaters Obsolete
There are some TV technologies making movie theaters obsolete. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about 10 TV technologies making movie theaters obsolete.
How Sharks Work
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Sharks are one of the most sophisticated and enduring creatures. Learn about shark movement, shark senses, shark teeth, the daily life of sharks and threats to sharks.
Do we remember bad times better than good?
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Most people would recall every detail of being held up in a bank robbery but not so well the details of their last birthday party. The brain is wired for recalling trauma for a very good reason.
The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.
Would Exercise Work Better if We Did It Naked?
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What are the benefits of nude exercise? Learn more about exercise clothing and nudity in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Does a Thermocouple Work?
If your gas water heater keeps going out, or your gas oven won't heat, you may want to learn how to test the thermocouple on the gas valve. But how does a thermocouple work? Read this article to find out!
A Look at 'Silver Lining' Sayings (and 'Silver Linings Playbook')
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Ever hear someone say, "Look on the bright side!" when you're feeling down? They're talking about finding a "silver lining," an expression we use when we want to see the positive aspect of a challenging situation, often included in the longer phrase "Every cloud has it's silver lining."