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FANBOYS: A Mnemonic for Coordinating Conjunctions
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Remembering the parts of speech can be tricky. It may have been a while since you took a grammar class, so you might appreciate a helpful tool for remembering coordinating conjunctions. These helpful little words can be brought to mind using the FANBOYS acronym, which stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
It's Easy to Mistake a Worm Snake for an Earthworm
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The worm snake might be one of the most elusive and curious creatures you've never seen. These small, fossorial snakes spend most of their lives underground or hidden in leaf litter, making them one of the more mysterious members of the reptile world.
Singing on Screen: Movie Musicals Quiz
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Movie musicals bring Broadway to the big screen, complementing traditional acting with song and dance. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the most famous movie musicals!
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Charlotte Bronte
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April 21 is Charlotte Brontë's birthday. HowStuffWorks presents five facts you may not have known about her.
How to Prepare for a Flood
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NOAA is expecting widespread flooding throughout the United States this spring. Are you ready?
Phosphatidylserine
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Phosphatidylserine can rejuvenate the cell membranes of the brain. Learn about the effects of phosphatidylserine on the brain.
Zozobra: Santa Fe's Yearly Incineration of Sorrows
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, celebrates the fiery tradition of burning Zozobra each fall. HowStuffWorks joins the hottest party of the year for a look.
Cottonmouth: Snake With Potent Venom and Catlike Eyes
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Cottonmouth snakes are often called water moccasins and are one of only four venomous snakes found in North America.
Wildfires Can Form Monstrous Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds
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These massive clouds form when wildfires give off heat. HowStuffWorks looks at how climate change is making conditions favorable for more to form.