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A Shrewdness of Apes? Collective Nouns Are a 500-Year-Old Language Fad
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Collective nouns, or names for groups, are sometimes very strange. HowStuffWorks looks at where they came from.
Gibtown: Where Circus Folk Went to Retire
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Gibsonton, Florida was the town where circus freaks and carnies created a home. HowStuffWorks visits this fascinating town.
Use of the Exclamation Point Has Exploded!
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This skinny mark of excitement was once frowned-upon in written correspondence. But thanks to texting and the internet, we're now always exclaiming.
How Banks Work
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Banks take care of your money for you. Find out how banks keep your money safe, how banks make money, and how to start your own bank.
How Ponzi Schemes Work
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A Ponzi scheme is a carefully orchestrated financial scam that's completely illegal. Learn how Ponzi schemes begin and how scammers generate big money.
How Public Relations Works
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Public relations professionals are charged with making people, governments and organizations look good. Learn more about public relations in this article.
How Elon Musk Works
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Internet king turned rocketman? After making his fortune on the Web, Elon Musk entered the commercial space race. Will this businessman and his SpaceX company make space tourism affordable?
10 Myths About IRS Audits
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An IRS audit is treated on TV with the same dread as hearing Bigfoot in the forest. Learn more about IRS tax audit myths at HowStuffWorks.
How Customs Works
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To most people a trip through customs is just another stop in an airport or a country's borders. But customs agencies do much more for their countries' governments. In fact U.S. Customs raises more revenue than any agency except the IRS. Find out why and how they do it.
How Paperless Offices Work
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Eliminating paper can provide space, lower storage costs, and improved access to information. Find out how paperless offices work at HowStuffWorks.