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The Hardest Languages to Learn (for English and Non-English Speakers)
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The English language is challenging due to complicated grammar, inconsistent sentence structure and colloquial idioms that it doesn't share with related languages. However, English is a target language that sees significantly more resources and opportunities for immersion than many other languages.
Who Named Planet Earth?
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All of the planets in the solar system are named for Greek gods, except Earth. So where did the name come from?
Sastrugi: Nature's Beautiful Speed Bumps
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Sastrugi are gorgeous snow formations found in the polar north, but they're also no fun to travel over.
The Ethics (and Crime) of Plagiarism
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Defining plagiarism is not easy. HowStuffWorks breaks down the definition, which usually involves passing off someone else's work as your own.
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
Graupel Isn't Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail, So What the Heck Is It?
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Not to be confused with sleet, graupel is actually an interesting mix of snow and ice. But it's not hail. Graupel, get to know it.
Can You Guess the Branch of Science From an Emoji Sequence?
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Bill Nye ... the 🔬🌡🌩☢︎ guy? We've paired emojis with a variety of "-ologies." See if you can identify these areas of science using modern text lingo - no 👩ðŸ»â€ðŸŽ“👨ðŸ¾â€ðŸŽ“ required!
5 Games You Can Play With Only Pen and Paper
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Games that you play with only pen and paper can be just as fun as modern, high-tech games. Learn about five fun games you play with pen and paper.
Can You Solve These Riddles?
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Riddle me this. It's smart. It's clever. And it looks like you in the mirror. Who is it? It's the person who is about to take this riddle quiz, you!
Quiz: How Did States Get Their Names?
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What does 'Massachusetts' really mean? Find out what you really know about the names of America's states with our HowStuffWorks quiz.