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Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
10 Wrong Grammar Rules Everyone Knows
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Is there a rule against starting a sentence with a conjunction? Learn about this so-called rule and other grammar edicts that may not be rules at all.
How the ACT Works
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The ACT is one of two major standardized tests given to high school students each year. Learn about the ACT in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Have thousands of children in China been named Olympics?
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Thousands of children in China are being named 'Olympics' to commemorate the Games. Learn about children in China being named 'Olympics.'
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
Can You Identify These Underrated Dog Breeds?
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The Labrador may be the most popular breed, but that doesn't mean these fine dogs don't have much to offer! Let's see if you can identify them!
How Alexander Hamilton Worked
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Musical star, cover boy for the $10 bill, shaper of the American economy - find out if there's anything Alexander Hamilton can't do at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name All of These Woodwind Instruments?
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Woodwind instruments are among some of the earliest musical instruments fashioned and played by humans. Do you think you know enough about them to identify each of these woodwind instruments from just one image? Take the quiz and find out!
Can You Name All 6 New England States?
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New England is one of the most historic and scenic regions of the United States. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the country, the New England region played an important role in the founding of the United States.