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8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
Countries That Start With 'W' and How They Got Their Names
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Ever wondered how many countries start with "W"? Well, spoiler alert: You won't need many fingers to count them.
Do gold-plated radiation-protection stickers work?
Do gold-plated radiation-protection stickers work? Find out more about gold-plated radiation-protection stickers at HowStuffWorks.
NXIVM Cult Allegations: Racketeering, Sex Trafficking and Fraud
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A racketeering conspiracy, sex cult allegations, financial crimes and fraud? Anyone familiar with the first season of the investigative podcast series "Escaping NXIVM" will know that all of these crimes were committed by one group that rose and fell within roughly two decadesm between 1998 and 2021.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Jim Morrison
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Jim Morrison's birthday is Dec. 8. HowStuffWorks Now takes a trip down memory lane to learn five fascinating facts.
Is This How Ant-Man Controls His Ants?
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Scientists changed the behavior of ants so that they performed different roles than their nature normally allows. Read about this cool ant experiment.
Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich
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In Victorian times, only a few plants could stand up to the fumes from coal fires and gas lamps. Now, we have a wide variety of plants to choose from.
Why Do Ads Say 'the Big Game' Instead of 'the Super Bowl'?
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Why does the NFL come after people who use the words 'Super Bowl' without permission? Learn more about trademarks at HowStuffWorks Now.
How the Food Industry Made 'Artisan' Meaningless
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HowStuffWorks Now looks at the rise and fall of America's love affair with 'artisanal' food.
Can a D-O-G learn to S-P-E-L-L?
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Some pet owners are amazed when their dogs respond to 'W-A-L-K' the same way as 'walk.' HowStuffWorks finds out what's causing their pooches' response.