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Why do rhymes help people remember things?
The same characteristics that help turn songs into earworms also help our brains store important bits of information. Why does the human brain love mad rhymes?
Are You Country Enough to Name These Top Country Hits?
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From Johnny to Dolly, George to Reba, country music has long represented good old American living, true love and the beauty of the simple things. Do you think you know the top country songs? Take this quick quiz and test your knowledge today!
Namaste: It Doesn't Just Mean Yoga Class Is Over
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The meaning of 'namaste' is often muddled in the Western world. HowStuffWorks explores the origins of 'namaste' and why people around the world say it.
Dotard, Slumgullion, and Other Gloriously Archaic Insults
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What are some out-of-date insults worth knowing? Learn more about old insults in this HowStuffWorks article.
What Is the Serenity Prayer and Who Wrote It?
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This short four-line prayer is one of the best-known in the world. But who wrote it and how did it come to be associated with AA?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails and Bartending
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Whether you're into craft cocktails, or just like Jack and Coke, you're sure to be stimulated by our list of facts.
Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.
How Buick Works
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Founded in 1903, Buick quickly became a leading American automaker. Learn about Buick's history, including Buick models from 1903 to the present.
How Caffeine Works
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Caffeine is one of the most commonly-used drugs -- 90% of Americans use it. Learn why caffeine is America's most popular drug and what it does to your body.
How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple
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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.