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What British Accent Do You Have?
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As Henry Higgins reminds us in "My Fair Lady", there are lots of different accents in Britain, and all of them tell people something about you. Which of the myriad British accents do you use?
It's Easy to Grow Edible 'Shrooms in Your Kitchen
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Amateur mycologists abound and do-it-yourself mushroom growing kits are all the worldwide rage today. Find out how you too can get started growing your own edible mushrooms.
Did Crocodiles Descend From Dinosaurs?
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Crocodiles and dinosaurs definitely lived during the same time, but how closely are they related? Did crocodiles descend from dinosaurs?
How well do you know your basic Italian phrases?
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Italian is a beautiful language, but how well do you know this very romantic Romance language? Test your Italian language skills with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
A Look at 'Silver Lining' Sayings (and 'Silver Linings Playbook')
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Ever hear someone say, "Look on the bright side!" when you're feeling down? They're talking about finding a "silver lining," an expression we use when we want to see the positive aspect of a challenging situation, often included in the longer phrase "Every cloud has it's silver lining."
Who Is the Sandman?
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Is he a jolly little man in jammies or a monster carrying a sack of eyeballs? European legend says the Sandman is probably both.
A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects
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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.
How Many Languages Are There? Literally Thousands
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Languages exist as ever-evolving systems of human communication that go beyond complex grammar or words you could learn from a quick search on Google Translate. Language consists of body language, social cues and mother tongue idioms that are shaped by culture and context. That said, how many languages are there in our vast world?
1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Concept Cars
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The 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars were rear-engine fantasies. Learn about the beautiful 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars.