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Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?
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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.
Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!
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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.
Lightning Bug vs. Firefly: Regional Names for the Same Species
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They glow in the dark, they flit through summer evenings, and they’ve filled countless childhood mason jars. But why do some people call the glimmering flyer a lightning bug vs. firefly?
How Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work
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You find references to force, power, torque and energy all over the HowStuffWorks site. Learn what these terms really mean and how they relate to one another.
How Student Loan Deferments and Forbearance Work
Student loan deferments and forbearance are ways of putting off paying back your loans. Learn about student loan deferments and forbearance.
Inside 'The Bank Job'
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'The Bank Job' is a new movie about a real-life bank robbery that occurred in London in 1971. Take a behind-the-scenes look at 'The Bank Job.'
How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?
Do You Know the Names of These Foods in Other Languages?
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The world is filled with tortas, krapfens, ringos and hamburguesas. If you know what those are, you probably love them. Take a look at these foods and try to match them to their foreign language words.
Medieval History Quiz
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Alright, history buffs, it's time to pack up your books and take a journey back to medieval Europe with this quiz. Will you get a victory or fall before the battle even gets started? Let's find out!
So You Think You Can France: French Geography 101 Quiz
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If Bourdeaux is a place you'd go and you know the way to Marseilles, if it'd be fine to travel the Rhine and you think the Pyrenees are the bee's knees then maybe this French geography quiz is the one for you. Allons-y!