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Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?

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The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?

The Canada Quiz

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For all of you Canadians out there, it's time to see what you actually know about your country. If you think there are no facts about Canada that can surprise you, take this quiz and prove it!

Mind

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Mind is a term used in the study and practice of psychology. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the term mind.

The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes

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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.

What Is a Group of Pandas Called? We're Blushing

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A panda munching bamboo is one of nature's most iconic sights. But what if you saw more than one? You might wonder, what is a group of pandas called?

Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. History

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Did you learn most of your history from the silver screen? If so, you might want to fact-check a few things. Test your real history knowledge by separating the real story from cinema inaccuracies.

How does psychology affect parenting?

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How does psychology affect parenting? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how psychology affects parenting.

Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?

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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.

The Dare Stones: Forgery or Key to Lost Colony of Roanoke Mystery?

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Are the Dare stones forgeries, or do they hold clues to the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? HowStuffWorks delves into the mystery.

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