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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.
What Flower Represents Your Soul?
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Do you flower in a harsh desert climate or need to be cared for in a greenhouse? Flowers are a love language, but they also speak the language of the soul. Take this quiz and we'll tell you where you bloom!
Can You Translate All of These Simple French Phrases?
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French is considered the language of love and it's one of the most spoken languages in the world. Whether you're fluent or know all of two words you've heard in films, here's your chance to test your familiarity with Français by taking this quiz!
How Universal Translators Will Work
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A wearable device that will translate English into a dozen languages will be introduced later this year. See how it will work!
How Occam's Razor Works
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Occam's Razor is a line of reasoning that says the simplest answer is often correct. Learn about how we investigate the universe with Occam's Razor.
What's Your Gaelic Name?
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Gaelic languages, and especially Gaelic names, have a magical quality, in part due to the vanishing and poetic nature of the Gaelic languages. Gaelic names pack a lot of meaning into a few short sounds. Which Gaelic name is meant for you? Take this quiz and find out!
11 Basic Math Symbols and How to Use Them
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Math is a language of symbols and equations and knowing the basic signposts is the first step in solving mathematical problems.
Stoned Ape Theory: Magic Mushrooms and Human Evolution
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Do we owe the emergence of language and self-reflection to the ancient and sustained consumption of psilocybin mushrooms?
Card Game Glossary
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Card games have their own distinct language. Learn the definitions of many card game terms.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.