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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?
Why Your Hair Is Tougher Than Razor Blades
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You think stainless steel is a strong metal. So would it surprise you to learn it can't hold an edge when it comes to your hair?
The Phrase 'Riding Shotgun' Came Way After the West Was Won
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The phrase seems like it might have come about during the Wild West. But it actually took a detour through Hollywood.
Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?
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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.
Can the Change in Temperature Really Make You Sick?
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Weather-driven sickness is a thing, but it isn't always the temperature that causing the illness. HowStuffWorks looks at what it is making you sick.
Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?
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Dog people often hear if a dog's nose is dry, the dog is sick. If that's true, does a wet nose signal a healthy dog? HowStuffWorks gets the answers.
Why Does Ice Stick to Your Fingers?
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You've probably had ice stick to your hand when you pull it out of the ice maker. But why is that?
Shared Electric Scooters: Commuter Solution or Urban Nightmare?
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Pay-as-you-go electric scooters are the latest fad in cities. HowStuffWorks wonders whether the fad is safe.
Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked
A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.
What's the difference between an herb and a spice?
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Wondering what's the difference between an herb and spice? Find out and learn all about herbs and spices at HowStuffWorks.