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How Did Lefties Become Known as 'Southpaws'?

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From the worlds of politics, professional baseball and old-time boxing came a term still in use today to describe someone who has a left-handed predilection.

Why Do We Say 'Talk Turkey'?

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It's a phrase appropriate to Thanksgiving as well as other times of the year. But the most popular origin story has a disturbing explanation.

December Is the Time to See the Cold Cold Moon

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When December's moongazing rolls around, you'll want to take a look at the cold moon, an appropriate moniker if there ever was one.

5 Biggest Winning Streaks in Baseball History

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What are some of the biggest winning streaks in baseball history? Learn about the biggest winning streaks in baseball history at HowStuffWorks.

French Vocabulary Quiz

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Maybe you're aching for a trip to Paris, or just want to brush up on your skills. This quiz is full of nouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives that'll make you feel like you can read the whole Harry Potter series in French, no translation apps required.

How Holographic Versatile Discs Work

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Holographic memory systems offer more storage capacity and faster transfer rates than CDs and DVDs, but they've also been too expensive and complex to mass produce. Learn how the holographic versatile disc (HVD) has improved upon previous methods of holographic storage.

10 Things Your Wedding Planner Doesn't Want You to Know

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Beware! These 10 things your wedding planner doesn't want you to know may shock you. Read 10 things your wedding planner doesn't want you to know.

Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See

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Is the "banana spider" you're looking at the one that sits around harmlessly catching flies, or could its bite kill a small child? If we rely solely on common names, this question is complicated.

Only Someone Who's Seen "Gilmore Girls" 1,000 Times Can Pass This Quiz!

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It was one of the most successful shows on the WB and later on the CW - but how well do you remember this charming show?

Spaced Out: Astronaut Quiz

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Astronauts have a reputation for being the brave and skilled few willing to risk their lives by strapping themselves aboard a rocket and blasting into outer space. How much do you know about this dangerous job?

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