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When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.
At-whay Is-way Ig-pay Atin-lay?(What Is Pig Latin)?
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Is pig Latin real? At-thay epends-day on-way at-whay ou-yay ean-may y-bay eal-ray.
Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.
How Turducken Became the Ultimate Thanksgiving Triple Play
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The turducken is the definitive bird-within-a-bird-within-a-bird on the table today. HowStuffWorks breaks down who first created this mystery meat.
Can You Translate These British Slang Words?
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Let's take a trip across the Atlantic and see what the Brits are talking about. Tell us what these slang words mean and maybe you'll survive.
Incorruptible Saints Somehow Remain Preserved After Death
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Explore the miraculous phenomenon of Incorruptible Saints, whose bodies defy decay after death. Dive into the history, significance, and mysteries surrounding these holy figures.
The 'X' Factor: Why Some Advocates Prefer 'Latine' to 'Latinx'
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Many people think 'Latine' is a better gender-inclusive term than 'Latinx.' Here's why.
How Blowtorches Work
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Blowtorches produce an exceptionally hot flame and harnesses that heat to mold and cut metal. Learn how the blowtorch revolutionized welding.
How the Grim Reaper Works
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The Grim Reaper is the black-cloaked, scythe-wielding personification of death. Learn why the Grim Reaper is so grim and why he's a guy.