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10 Wrong Grammar Rules Everyone Knows
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Is there a rule against starting a sentence with a conjunction? Learn about this so-called rule and other grammar edicts that may not be rules at all.
85% of people can't figure out who all of these Harry Potter characters are from an image. How will you do?
If you haven't heard of Harry Potter then you've probably been living in a closet under the stairs. The film series is so popular that seven of the eight movies are ranked in the top 50 highest grossing films of all time. Are you a Potter fan? Test your abilities and see how many of these unique and fantastical Harry Potter characters you can name from their image?
The Unwrapped Candies Quiz!
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Few things are better than something sour, something sweet, or something chocolatey? You may recognize these popular and delicious treats without their wrapper, but that doesn't mean you can name them! Take this quiz to see if your outcome is sweet or sour.
Exploring the Outer Planets of the Solar System
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Explore the mysteries of the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Dive deep into their atmospheres, moons, and unique phenomena.
10 Eccentric Homes With Hidden Passageways
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Eccentric homes with hidden passageways aren't confined to detective novels. Learn about these five eccentric homes and what makes them so weird.
How White-collar Crime Works
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White-collar crime typically involves fraud and other nonviolent crimes. Learn more about white-collar crime.
How Hydroponics Works
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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.
How Dark Matter Works
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For decades, stargazing scientists have been facing their own darkness on the edge of town as they try to explain one of astronomy's greatest mysteries: dark matter. Have they been successful, or will the universe carry its secrets for a long time?
How Code Breakers Work
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Code breakers are people who use logic and intuition in order to uncover secret information. Learn more about code breakers and how code breakers work.
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.