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How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.
Why We Use the Suffix '-Gate' for Scandals (And Can We Please Stop?)
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Learn why the suffix "gate" implies a scandal, political or otherwise, in this HowStuffWorks article.
11 Arabic-Speaking Countries Spanning Massive Continents
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Exploring Arabic-speaking countries entails looking a vast linguistic map that stretches across the Middle East and North Africa.
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.
Which Canadian Accent Do You Have?
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Canada is a land of great diversity and also some pretty great accents. The thing about an accent is that you generally don't even realize you have one until someone tells you. Do you want to know your Canadian accent? Take the quiz and see!
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty
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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?
The Mule Outperforms Both Its Horse Mom and Donkey Dad
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Since many of us no longer live in small agricultural societies, while you might be familiar with the idea of a mule, you might not know about the specifics of the actual animal.
The Surprising (and Backward) Evolution of Swear Words
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Swear words don't always go from taboo to acceptable. Sometimes it goes the other way. Learn why at HowStuff Works Now.
10 Historical Misconceptions
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Some untrue historical events have been passed down for so many years that they have become truths. See our list of 10 historical misconceptions.