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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: The 'Cheers' Quiz
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Everybody knows your name at this watering hole, but how well do you know their names? Test your knowledge of Boston's quirkiest cast of characters in our "Cheers" quiz!
What is a Lazy Susan? The History Behind the Tray, and its Name
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The Lazy Susan is a circular tray that spins to make food service easier, but the origins of the name are a bit murky. What is a Lazy Susan, exactly, and why did it earn that disparaging name? Let's find out!
Where do salad dressings get their names?
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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a: A Long Name for a Little Fish
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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, the colorful little fish with the craaaaazy long name, is Hawaii's state fish, but it wasn't always.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
Be Our Guest! Name that Disney Character Quiz
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It might be from a tale as old as time or a brand-new story but everyone has a favorite Disney character. See how many of these you can name in this quiz.
How Domain Name Servers (DNS) Work
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When you type a URL into your web browser's address bar, the correct page appears as if by magic (provided you typed it correctly). Is it the work of sorcery? Nope! Domain name servers are handling all the data behind the scenes.
Panther vs. Cougar: Different Names for the Same Cat
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If you're all twisted up about the difference between a panther and a cougar, you're not alone. In fact, panther vs. cougar confusion is a classic case of regional naming rather than two distinct animals.
Dik-dik: The Tiny Antelope With the Embarrassing Name
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The name dik-dik comes from the repetitive 'dik' sound the tiny female dik-dik makes when she feels threatened.
The Spider Named After David Bowie (And It's From Malaysia, Not Mars)
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The Heteropoda davidbowie's name comes from its colorful resemblance to early-'70s-era David Bowie. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.