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How the Cabinet Works
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What is the Cabinet, and how do its members assist the president? Learn about the people involved in the U.S. government's Cabinet.
147 Words That Start With 'E' for Wordle and Scrabble Players
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From short, common words to longer, more obscure ones, knowing a variety of words that start with "E" can give you the competitive edge to outscore your opponents in many popular word games.
How Towers of Hanoi Works
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Towers of Hanoi is made up of posts and discs that form a pyramid. Learn about the difficult puzzle game Towers of Hanoi.
Our Most Difficult Knowledge Quiz
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Stop yelling at the screen during "Jeopardy" and try a *real* killer knowledge quiz, smart guy! (Or smart gal). We'll put your brain through its paces, we promise!
How to Legally Change Your Name
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Changing your name legally can involve a lot of steps. We'll break it down for you.
How Well Do You Know English Grammar?
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Are you a grammar pro? Do you know which preposition to use at all times? Prove you have what it takes with this English grammar quiz. Go on and demonstrate your knowledge of demonstratives once and for all!
How Zen Koans Unlock the (Gateless) Gate of Enlightenment
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A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths. We look at some examples to see how these enigmatic sayings work.
How the First Olympics Worked
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Before today's spandex-clad (and some sequined) Olympians set their sights on the gold, silver or bronze, ancient Greeks competed for victory. How did the games begin, and why were the athletes gunning for olive oil?
How Lying Works
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Lying is a common behavior that nevertheless drives people crazy. Why do we lie? How do you catch someone lying? And why is it so hard to tell the truth?
How Fencing Equipment Works
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If you have been watching competitive fencing at the Olympics or in a college match, you know that fencing is an unusual sport, and it uses some very interesting equipment for scoring! Learn the ins and outs of different types of swordsmanship!