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The Sweet Details of Treacle, Britain's Favorite Syrup
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A beloved ingredient in British children's literature, treacle has a long sweet history. Let's dip in.
Stop Hand-washing Your Dishes!
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The dishwasher uses much less water and energy than washing by hand. Here's why.
Has Online Shopping Changed How Much Cardboard We Use?
Will Amazon's age of home delivery bury the environment in extra boxes? You might be surprised by the answer.
FANBOYS: A Mnemonic for Coordinating Conjunctions
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Remembering the parts of speech can be tricky. It may have been a while since you took a grammar class, so you might appreciate a helpful tool for remembering coordinating conjunctions. These helpful little words can be brought to mind using the FANBOYS acronym, which stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
What Does a Radiator Do?
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The radiator of your car is composed of tubes that carry the coolant fluid, a protective cap that's actually a pressure valve, and a tank on each side to catch the coolant overflow. Learn more about how a radiator cap works from this article.
Tit-for-Tat Meaning, Origins and Implications
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"Tit-for-tat" is a common phrase that's all about fair play — or sometimes, not-so-fair retaliation. You've probably heard of doing something tit-for-tat when someone feels wronged. In that situation someone responds in kind, often giving back exactly what they got, good or bad.
The Best-selling Beer in America Isn't From the U.S.
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Beer is as much a part of American culture as burgers and baseball. Look at any tailgating party, Sunday cookout, after-work happy hour or marathon recovery tents; you'll see that ice-cold beer has become a ubiquitous social staple. And the best-selling beer in America reflects trends in consumer preferences.
6 Punctuation Marks That Don't Exist But Totally Should
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If you've felt limited by periods, commas and exclamation points, we get it. HowStuffWorks found six punctuation marks that don't exist but should.
What Kind of Technology Could Dark Matter Research Lead To?
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Scientists are still trying to figure out the essence of dark matter. If they do, will it lead only to greater understanding, or can we develop new technologies?
The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
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The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.