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Can We Guess If Your Accent Is More British or American?
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Loo, toilet or bathroom? Are you pudding or apple pie? Did you want to be a Prince or a Prez? Let's see how you bloody well stack up to our accent identifier. Take this short quiz, and we'll tell you if your accent is more British or American.
Can Bionic Reading Make You Read Faster?
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The Bionic Reading app has exploded in popularity. But can it really make you a speed reader?
How CAPTCHA Works
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CAPTCHA is a security test given to prevent computers from filling out forms on the Internet. Learn more about How CAPTCHA Works.
The Easiest Language to Learn for Native English Speakers
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What is the easiest language to learn as a second language? The answer will vary depending on your native language. Learning a new language can open up opportunities, from connecting with people in your community or embracing your own culture to being able to live and work abroad.
Can You Answer These Elementary School Questions Without Consulting a Child?
You might be a pub-trivia whiz, a college grad or an expert in your field ... but could you be decimated by a decimal or stumped by a stamen? Find out now with our quiz!
What do you call the symbol used in e-mail addresses?
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What do you call the @ symbol used in e-mail addresses?
Can You Correct the Grammar of These Famous Christmas Movie Quotes?
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"Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!" Do you have what it takes to correct the mistakes in some of the season's favorite quotes? Remember that Santa's watching, and see how well you do! Will you end up on the good grammar list?
Bear With Me: Tracing the Origins of a Common Phrase
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The phrase "bear with me," meaning "be patient with me," likely originated in 14th-century Middle English and is often confused with "bare with me" due to similar pronunciation.
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.
Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.