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10 Hyperbole Examples That Make Mountains out of Molehills
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Hyperbole is an ancient Greek word that roughly translates to "go beyond." The many hyperbole examples you find in everyday speech align with this idea of going further than the truth to drive a point home.
'The Real Housewives' Quiz
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There's nothing desperate about these dramatic divas! Take our quiz to see how much you know about the most unforgettable women on reality TV.
Fallingwater Is Considered Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece. Here's Why
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Set over Bear Run, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater is perhaps the architect's best-known work.
How Did Bonnie and Clyde Really Die?
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We know they died in a hail of gunfire, but who set this criminal couple up and how many shots were fired?
Does alcohol affect creativity?
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Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail? Find out if alcohol affects creativity at HowStuffWorks.
Why Every Woman Wanted to Stay at the Barbizon Hotel
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The Barbizon Hotel was a glamorous, women-only residential hotel in New York. And though most women wanted to live there, only a few made the grade.
Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100
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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.
What is a stock car?
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Stock cars have become a phenomenon in racing. Learn all about stock cars at HowStuffWorks.
A Border Runs Through It: Name These Spots That Straddle Two Places
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How many of these boundary-pushing (literally!) borders can you name?
Ho Ho Ho: The "Bad Santa" Quiz
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Sometimes you need a Christmas movie that's a little less cheerful and a little more sarcastic and dark and hilarious. Sometimes you need grandma to fix you some sandwiches! Or maybe you just need to take this quiz.