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What Is a Group of Alligators Called? It Sounds Surprisingly Formal
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If you have ever seen several gators piled together along a riverbank, you may have wondered, "What is a group of alligators called?"
Did French kissing start in France?
French kissing appears in the Kama Sutra circa the third century. So did French kissing start in France or somewhere else? Find out.
What's the Meaning of the Phrase 'Bane of My Existence?'
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Surely you've heard the phrase "bane of my existence" before. You've probably used it. But where did it come from and what is the meaning behind it?
What the Stuff?!: 6 Surprising Banned Books
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Many books throughout history have been banned for their "questionable content," but these 6 will really surprise you.
How Rebus Puzzles Work
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Rebus puzzles are pictograms with hidden meanings to solve. Learn how Rebus puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
What is a trustafarian?
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What is a trustafarian? Find out what type of people get the luxury to be called a trustafarian and more with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?
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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.
Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
Where did the idea of 'the willies' come from?
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That uncomfortable, frightened, jittery feeling known as 'the willies' is probably a familiar one. Find out how 'the willies' got its name.
Can a felon own a gun in the United States?
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You may have wondered whether a felon can own a gun in the United States. Find out if a felon can own a gun in the U.S. at HowStuffWorks.com.