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Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!
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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.
Moon-eyed People: Mysterious Beings or Welsh Settlers?
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The moon-eyed people legend describes a mysterious race of pale-skinned, blue-eyed people who supposedly lived in the Appalachian region before the Cherokee arrived. According to Cherokee legend, these people could not see well in daylight, forcing them to live in caves and only come out at night.
Millenial vs. Gen Z Activism, Tech Habits, and Work Priorities
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When it comes to shaping modern culture, few age groups get more attention than Millennials and Gen Z.
Lightning Bug vs. Firefly: Regional Names for the Same Species
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They glow in the dark, they flit through summer evenings, and they’ve filled countless childhood mason jars. But why do some people call the glimmering flyer a lightning bug vs. firefly?
Labrador Husky: Not a Labrador Retriever-Siberian Husky Mix
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The Labrador Husky is not your average dog. Despite its misleading name, this Labrador Husky isn’t a mix of a Labrador Retriever and a Siberian Husky. It’s a rare breed of its own, with roots among the Thule Inuit people of northern Canada.
Mammoth vs. Elephant: Same Family, Different Species
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It’s the ultimate throwback face-off: mammoth vs. elephant. These two giants share a lot of DNA, but their differences are buried in the fossil record and written across their anatomy. One is an extinct species, the other still roams Earth’s forests and savannas.
Are Barnacles on Whales Normal or Problematic? Or Both?
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If you've ever seen images of baleen whales covered in little white bumps, you’ve probably wondered—what’s the deal with barnacles on whales? These crusty hitchhikers may look like pests, but they tell a fascinating story of marine life, symbiosis and survival.
Is the Rat King Real or Simply an Urban Legend?
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Few phenomena are as strange, grotesque and captivating as the rat king — a creature that has fascinated and unsettled people for centuries.
How Occam's Razor Works
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Occam's Razor is a line of reasoning that says the simplest answer is often correct. Learn about how we investigate the universe with Occam's Razor.
How Ugg Boots Work
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Do you own Ugg boots? How did Uggs become so popular? Find out at HowStuffWorks.