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What the Stuff?!: 6 Common Sayings You're (Probably) Saying Wrong
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Let's face it - English is a tricky language, full of exceptions, inconsistencies, and strange figurative expressions. Chances are, you might be getting a few of them wrong.
Committed a Super-serious Sin? Head for a Super-confessor!
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Some sins are so grave (or rare) that Catholics have to confess to the pope or a bishop - except this year. HowStuffWorks looks at super-confessors.
How Hollywood Accounting Works
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Hollywood accounting practices ensure that, when it comes to certain films, no one makes much money except the studios. Learn about Hollywood accounting.
How Jumbo TV Screens Work
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The video screens at sporting events and concerts are almost like your TV -- except that they're GIGANTIC! Learn about the technology that makes these 30-foot displays possible.
Swallowtail Butterfly Species Are as Picky as They Are Pretty
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Few insects are as eye-catching as the swallowtail butterfly. Known for their vibrant colors and uniquely shaped hind wings, swallowtails belong to the family Papilionidae and are found worldwide except in the Arctic regions.
The Tallest Statue in the World and 14 Others That Come Close
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Monumental statues have been a hallmark of human ambition for centuries, standing tall as symbols of culture, religion and identity. The tallest statue in the world is no exception — and neither are any of its competitors.
The Rat Snake Is More Essential Than You Realize
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Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.
29 Countries With a Red-White-Blue Flag Color Combinations
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Flags are powerful symbols of national identity and culture, with each banner telling a unique story about a country's past, values and aspirations — and the red-white-blue flag standard is no exception.
Ridiculous History: The Civil War's Worst Cup of Coffee
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You know how you look forward to your morning cup of joe? Union soldiers did, too. Except theirs was made from Essence of Coffee and tasted terrible.
Do You Know the 35 Hardest Plurals in the English Language?
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Just add an "s" and a singular noun becomes a plural, right? Although for the most part, just adding an "s" holds true, but there are exceptions. Do you know them all?