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Grammar Rules on When to Use a Semicolon
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Knowing when to use a semicolon is a matter of remembering that a semicolon is a cross between a pause and a period.
Who Was the First Person to Speak English?
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English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?
How Electronic Language Translators Work
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An electronic language translator can come in handy in your adventures abroad. Learn how electronic language translators work.
Namaste: It Doesn't Just Mean Yoga Class Is Over
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The meaning of 'namaste' is often muddled in the Western world. HowStuffWorks explores the origins of 'namaste' and why people around the world say it.
What's the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace?
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Castles and palaces may seem the same, in their grandiose architecture and palatial structure. But the two buildings were constructed by monarchs for different purposes.
Can You Pass This College Vocabulary Quiz?
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Are you an avid reader? Do you have a dictionary on-hand at all time? Could you go head-to-head with a college grad in Scrabble or Taboo? If you answered yes, you've probably acquired quite an impressive stock of words. Do you think your internal dictionary is at a college level, or has time stolen away some of your memory? Take the quiz to see if your vocabulary truly impresses your friends, or just befuddles them!
How To Compress a File
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File compression allows users to make one or more files into a smaller zip file. Learn about file compression, zip files and compression algorithms.
How well do you know zoology?
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Animals ... we love 'em! But there's a lot more to the animal kingdom than YouTube videos of doggies and kitties. Test your knowledge of zoology with our quiz!
Quiz: Guess These Animals Based on Their Scientific Names
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You probably like a lot of Animalia (that's the scientific name for animals), but how well do you know their formal monikers? You may be surprised by how many you get right!
How Subliminal Messages Work
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Are subliminal messages a real thing or just a hoax? Learn all about subliminal messages at HowStuffWorks.