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What Is a Group of Magpies Called? Not a Flock or a Parliament but a...

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If you have ever asked, "What is a group of magpies called," you are stepping into a long tradition of collective nouns used for birds.

How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works

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Are patients actually developing a foreign accent, or has something else gone haywire? Learn about foreign accent syndrome at HowStuffWorks.

Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?

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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

Why Italian Is the International Language of Coffee

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Espresso, latte, macchiato. The coffee bean didn't originate in Italy, so why do so many coffee drinks have Italian names?

What's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?

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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.

How Well Do You Know Ballet Terminology?

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Ballet is an incredible art form that's evolved over the centuries. As such, it is loaded with esoteric (and usually French) terms that befuddle bystanders. Do you really know your ballet terminology?

What does a state comptroller do?

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What does a state comptroller do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a state comptroller does.

Ancient Pisco Is Enjoying a Modern-day Renaissance

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A South American brandy, Pisco is experiencing an American renaissance after centuries of popularity - and disputed history - in Peru and Chile.

What Color Are You?

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If you were a vivid color, not the fleshy color you are, what color would you be? Color us as happy as a toddler with crayons that you're here to find out!

What Kind of Bird Reflects Your Soul?

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Don't let your feathers get ruffled without knowing what type of bird represents your soul. Find out which one it is; then, you can go on the attack!

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