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Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
Can You Pass This Very British Spelling Test?
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British and American English have very subtle differences that can be a little tricky to remember. Think you know your British spelling? Take the quiz to find out!
Bougie Slang: How Did 'Bourgeoisie' Become a Bad Word?
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If someone calls your tastes 'bourgeois,' should you thank them or shake a fist? You might have to check first with Moliere, Marx or Migos to be sure.
How Cryptoquotes Work
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Cryptoquote puzzles conceal a famous quotation behind a solvable code. Learn how cryptoquote puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
5 Eloquent and Enduring Maya Angelou Quotes
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One of the most quoted (and misquoted) African American women, Maya Angelou's words and works resound with people of all ages and stages in life. Here are five quotes that explain why.
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.
How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.
What Does It Really Mean to be a 'Nationalist'?
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President Donald Trump proudly declared he is a 'nationalist,' much to the chagrin of many Americans. HowStuffWorks looks at the meaning of the word.
'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.
'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.