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How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.
7 Foreign TV Shows Americans Love, Even With Subtitles
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Foreign and foreign-language TV shows are making the crossover to American audiences in a huge way. Here are some must-sees.
Origins of Santa Claus: A Turkish Saint and American Poetry
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Ever wonder where the jolly man in the red suit came from? The origins of Santa Claus are a mix of myth, history, and marketing, all rooted in an ancient saint and reshaped by centuries of Christmas customs and commercial imagination.
How Braille Works
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In spite of being so small and easy to overlook, Braille is amazing. Learn why Braille was invented and about the impact that it has had on the blind.
What Is a Group of Sheep Called? Not Necessarily a Herd
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If you've ever driven past a pasture dotted with woolly creatures and wondered, "What is a group of sheep called," you're not alone.
'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.
Chinese-American Actress Anna May Wong Fought Racism in Life and Onscreen
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Anna May Wong endured racism during her lifetime. But she persisted and eventually broke down barriers to become the first Chinese-American film star.
15 Types of Beer to Order at the Pub
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Beer isn’t just a beverage. It’s a craft, a culture, and for many, a passion.
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)
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Ever wonder what your last name says about your family's story? Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns, occupations and cultural influence across generations.