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What Is the Oldest University in the World?
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In the United States, there's Harvard University. In the U.K., there's Oxford University. Each is the oldest in its respective country, though neither has been around quite as long as the oldest university in the world.
30-60-90 Triangle: 4 Facts to Remember for Your Next Test
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Anyone who's ever faced mind-numbing trigonometry problems and practice questions will be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem and its square root principles in the 30-60-90 triangle. This special triangle has several short-cut rules to help new mathematicians find interior angles and linear lengths quickly.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
Countries That Start With 'O'
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Former countries that start with "O" include Orange Free State and Oldenburg but these states have since dissolved. There is now one remaining holdout between Asia and Africa: the Sultanate of Oman.
How to Tell How Old Your Dog Is
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The signs of a dog's age can sometimes be obvious but other times subtle. Here are four things to look out for.
Many Animals Eat Grass So Why Don't Humans?
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We may love the smell of a fresh-cut lawn, but those grass clippings don't make a good salad. HowStuffWorks looks at why humans don't eat grass.
Legos Go Green!
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Lego has switched to a sugarcane-based plastic as part of its commitment to using only sustainably-sourced materials.
Who Is Sister Christian, Anyway?
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HowStuffWorks looks in to the identity of the infamous sister Christian. And we apologize upfront that the song will be stuck in your head all day.
Early Scottish Monks Were Gamers
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Archaeologists found an ancient stone game board used by monks in the 7th or 8th century. HowStuffWorks looks at this rare find.
Can exercise improve your sex life?
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Can exercise improve your sex life? Find out if exercise can improve your sex life at HowStuffWorks.