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Scallions vs. Green Onions: What's the Difference?
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You've probably seen people and recipes use the terms "scallions" and "green onions" interchangeably - and for once, the conflation is correct. When it comes to distinguishing scallions vs. green onions, these terms describe the same vegetable.
Why We Say It's 'Raining Cats and Dogs' When It's Literally Not
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If you've ever uttered the phrase, "It's raining cats and dogs," you may have thought it was a bizarre way to describe heavy rainfall. After all, it conjures images of cats and dogs tumbling from the sky. While cats and dogs may not literally be falling from the sky, they may have inspired the phrase.
Yes, Real Human Corpses Have Been Mistaken for Halloween Decor
Has anyone ever mistaken a real corpse for a Halloween decoration? Learn more about that in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The People of Martha's Vineyard Once Shared a Sign Language
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Back in the 18th century, much of the Martha's Vineyard community learned and became fluent in a shared sign language. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Curious Ability to Detect Disease by Smell
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Can you detect diseases by smelling them? Learn more about disease, smell and scent in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Tiny Spider Lover Waves Hello When He Wants to Mate
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The Jotus remus spider has a special structure on its third leg to attract potential mates. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Alexa, Buy a Dollhouse!
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Voice-activated personal assistants like Alexa sound super useful - until they start following other people's orders. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Driving With Flip-flops Is Illegal and Other Common Traffic Misconceptions
The CarStuff guys dispel the myth that it's illegal to drive with flip-flops along with a few other common traffic misconceptions in this episode.
Why Rudeness Is So Contagious
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Will and Mango from Part-Time Genius explore the subject of rudeness - why it's dangerous to our health and why we can't stop thinking about it.
Is the U.S. Prepared to Handle Natural Disasters During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Natural disasters may not pair well with the COVID-19 pandemic. For America to brace the impact, it needs to prepare now.