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How Verbal Irony Works: Examples and Practical Uses
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Verbal irony is a clever twist of language that keeps conversations interesting and adds humor by contrasting what is said with what is meant.
How the KTM X-Bow Works
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Is the street-legal KTM X-Bow go-kart worthy of its nearly six-figure price tag? Read about the KTM X-Bow at HowStuffWorks.
Who Was Pontius Pilate, Before and After Jesus' Crucifixion?
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Pontius Pilate is best known in the Bible as the Roman governor who gave in to the crowd's demands to have Jesus executed. But contemporary historians don't have much good to say about him either.
Taurus Compatibility in Love, Work and Friendship
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If you're a Taurus, which signs will you connect with best in love, friendship and work? We talk with two astrologers to learn about Taurus compatibility.
Can You Identify These Underrated Dog Breeds?
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The Labrador may be the most popular breed, but that doesn't mean these fine dogs don't have much to offer! Let's see if you can identify them!
6 Mysterious Numbers in the Bible and What They Mean
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The Bible is full of numbers that often get repeated, like 7, 12 and 40. Why is this and do these numbers have any special hidden meanings?
How do plants compare to solar cells when it comes to collecting solar energy?
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How do plants compare to solar cells when it comes to collecting solar energy? Would you get more power from an acre of ground by putting solar cells on it or by raising plants?
Does drinking ice water burn calories?
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When I drink ice water, does my body burn calories warming up the ice?
Why do eggs turn hard when you boil them?
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Ever wondered why eggs turn hard when you boil them? Check out this article to find out just why eggs turn hard when you boil them.
Calculating the Mass of Earth: How Much Does Earth Weigh?
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The Earth is incredibly heavy. How do scientists determine the weight of the Earth?