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Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
How 'Bat' Masterson Became a Wild West Icon
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Masterson palled around with Wyatt Earp in Dodge City, then later with President Teddy Roosevelt in New York City. He was also a lawman, gambler and gunfighter.
Why Does My WiFi Keep Disconnecting? 6 Easy Fixes
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If you've ever asked, "Why does my WiFi keep disconnecting?" here are some of the most common reasons for internet outages and what you can do about them.
If You're Not Baking With Mayonnaise, You Should Be
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Mayonnaise is the best baker's secret ingredient. Why? Because its simple emulsion of egg, oil and acid is vital to most baking recipes.
Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
Sticks, Stones and Knucklebones: The History of Dice
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Whether bone or stone, plastic or fuzz, dice have been rolled by people looking for a little luck in civilizations throughout recorded history.
How to Buy and Mine Dogecoin
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Dogecoin started out as a spoof, but is now an actual cryptocurrency with tens of billions of dollars in value. So, should you invest in it?
A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Thousands of Lives, Maybe Yours
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A landmark study showed that switching from salt to a salt substitute could lower the risk of strokes, heart disease and premature death.
Best (and Worst) Cities to Live in if You're a Cat
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Not much could be better than coming back in your next life as a house cat (OK, maybe a dog, but we won't go there). But if you had the chance, you'd better think hard about where you'd live first.
Why the Stick Shift Is Going Extinct
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Sales of stick shifts are down around the world. Still, many zealous auto enthusiasts are doing all they can to keep the old three-pedal motion alive.