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Quiz: Guess These Animals Based on Their Scientific Names
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You probably like a lot of Animalia (that's the scientific name for animals), but how well do you know their formal monikers? You may be surprised by how many you get right!
What Does It Mean to 'Take It With a Grain of Salt'?
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Take it with a grain of salt means to be skeptical about something. But where does the phrase come from?
Is There a Country That Starts With X? Not in the English Language
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People often search for "country that starts with x" and expect to find at least one nation on the list. After all, the English alphabet has 26 letters and nearly 200 sovereign states around the world.
Can You Pass This Basic True/False SAT Word Quiz?
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Were you a word guru on the verbal portion of the SAT? Do you frequently amaze your friends with your extensive vocabulary? If so, then you should be able to ace this SAT word quiz. A No. 2 pencil is not required!
Sacrebleu! It's the Foreign Phrases Quiz
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A number of foreign phrases have permeated the English language. How fluent are you in these popular turns of phrase? Take our quiz to find out!
What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?
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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.
Amazing Animals: Great White Shark Quiz
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They are the most notorious species of shark, boasting 3,000 jagged teeth and a bite that kills. See how much you know with this quiz.
Are we in a bananapocalypse?
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Thanks to the bananapocalypse, bananas may soon be hard to come by. Find out what's behind the bananapocalypse at HowStuffWorks.
The Most Common Dog Names Have 2 Syllables
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One of the most enjoyable steps of adopting a new dog is giving them a moniker that makes them a part of the family. The most common dog names are straightforward, two-syllable names that are easy for canines to recognize, with other trending dog names meandering into the silly or absurd.
What's the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace?
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Castles and palaces may seem the same, in their grandiose architecture and palatial structure. But the two buildings were constructed by monarchs for different purposes.