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Why Was the Mad Hatter Mad?
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The expression 'mad as a hatter' predates the Mad Hatter in 'Alice in Wonderland.' So, where did the term come from?
What's the Meaning Behind the Latin Phrase 'Caveat Emptor'?
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The Latin language may be dead, but this phrase, which originated 2,000 years ago, is still used in legal and financial docs. So what does it mean?
Are You a Grammar Geek? Take Our Quiz!
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See how much you know about the finer points of English grammar and punctuation with our quiz.
Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?
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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?
If You Own 15/30 of These Things, You're Officially a VSCO Girl
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Scrunchies, puka shell necklace and Fjallraven backpacks, oh, my! These are just a few of the many items in the VSCO girl starter pack. Any of them sound familiar? Take our quiz to see if you can count yourself among this generation's cool girls!
How Spies Work
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Spying is a tense and often deadly way for governments to gather secret information from their enemies. Learn how spies are recruited and how they obtain information.
10 Educational Video Games Your Kids Will Love
Educational video games your kids can love as much as regular games. See 10 educational video games your kids will love.
10 Scrabble Strategy Tips
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Qhich strategies can help you win at Scrabble no matter what? Check out 10 Scrabble strategy tips at HowStuffWorks.
How Jukeboxes Work
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Jukeboxes are a colorful slice of Americana that brought on-demand music to the masses. Take a look inside a jukebox and find out how jukeboxes work.
Do You Have a Fear of Long Words?
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The fear of long words is ironic, as the name is ridiculously long. What gives?