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A Rule of Thumb Can Save You Tons of Time
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Let's talk about an expression you've probably heard before: "rule of thumb." This phrase is a handy way of saying, "Here's a general guideline that works in most cases."
Ridiculous History: The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West
The Wild West wasn't as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all
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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.
Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835
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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.
Why is it considered unlucky to leave a hat on the bed?
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If you're one of the clueless citizens who's laid a hat on a bed, welcome to the club. Apparently, we've all doomed ourselves to evil spirits as guests. According to this superstition, anyway.
Another Way to Pray
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Another way to pray can be good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about another way to pray from Discovery Health.
What's Your Dating Personality?
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Dating can be both a lot of fun and a big source of stress, and everyone does it in their own way! Find out what your dating personality is with this fun quiz!
Which Harry Potter Character Are You?
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Many of us have been on the journey with Ron, Harry, and Hermione from the beginning, but have you ever thought about which character you would be if you were in the movie? Take this quiz to find out!
Which Walking Dead Character Are You?
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Rick and his group of survivors have been through a lot, and not just with the walkers. There are terrible humans out there, some trying to take and control what they shouldn't. So who from the action-packed world of the "Walking Dead" are you?