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What Does It Mean to 'Take It With a Grain of Salt'?
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Take it with a grain of salt means to be skeptical about something. But where does the phrase come from?
Who Invented the Dishwasher?
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We can thank a woman named Josephine Cochrane for this timesaver.
Quiz: Winnie the Pooh ... and Tigger, Too!
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Take our Winnie the Pooh quiz to see what you know about this beloved bear and his friends.
Did people in the past really only live to be 30?
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Back in the day people generally didn't live past the age of 30, or so we've been told. Learn the truth about our ancestors at HowStuffWorks.
What's in a Nickname? The State Nickname Quiz
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What does it mean to be from the 'Show-Me' state or to be a Sooner? Find out how vast your state nickname knowledge is with our HowStuffWorks quiz!
What's the best time of year to buy a used car?
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When's the best time of year to buy a used car, and what else should you consider? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Which Spanish Accent Do You Have?
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Just like the English world has accents, so does the Spanish one. Are you ready to find out which one you have? Well, go ahead and get started on this quiz.
Do You Have the Mind of an Artist or a Scientist? Or Are You a Magical Mix of Both?
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Most of us look at the world in one of two ways, to differing degrees. Some of us do so with the rational mind of the scientist, while others look around with the creative mind of the artist. Where do you fall on the scale?
Describe Your Dream Guy and We'll Give You a Celebrity Boyfriend
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If you could be with your perfect man, which of these modern day celebrities would he be like? Put a list of traits together and we will tell you who he is!
Can We Guess Your Name?
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Have you ever seen someone from across a restaurant and said to yourself, "That guy looks like a Brad." Or maybe, a Tim, Thor, or Jenny. Names represent who we are and are often a reflection of our looks and behavior. Don't think we can guess your name? Take this quiz and find out!