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England Attempts to Clamp Down on Exclamation Points!
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Anyone who has received a text or an email has seen the wild proliferation of the once rarely used exclamation point.
Are Meat Sweats a Real Thing?
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Some people who eat large quantities of meat break out in a sweat, apparently because digesting the protein raises their body temperature.
Do Rhinos Really Stomp Out Fires?
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Do rhinoceros double as firefighters? That's the legend, at least. But is there any truth to it?
Why don't we all speak the same language?
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Why don't we speak the same language as people in other countries? Find out why we don't speak the same language.
Benefits of Boswellia
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Boswellia, or frankincense, has become a popular herb recently for its benefits in fighting inflammation. Learn about the benefits of boswellia.
Who Was the First Person to Speak English?
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English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?
How Street Smart Are You?
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You could be a veritable Einstein in the lab or the office, but if you haven't got at least basic street smarts, it may not count for much when the chips are down. Can you handle yourself out and about in the big city?
The List of Countries That Start With Q Is Extremely Short
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Many people assume there must be several countries that start with Q. After all, the world contains nearly 200 countries. So it seems logical that more than one would begin with that letter. But when you look at country names in English, the list is unexpectedly short.
How Ecofeminism Works
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Ecofeminism is a social movement that combines elements of feminism with ecology. Learn about ecofeminism and famous ecofeminists.
How Sarcasm Works
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Sarcasm is a way of speaking in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant. Learn about sarcasm and find out why sarcasm is a lower form of irony.