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Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can You Match the Country to the Language Spoken There?
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Hola! Shalom! NÇ hÇŽo! Hello! Can you tell us which language belongs with which country, or will you be stuck saying bonjour in India?
From William the Bastard to William the Conqueror: The King Who Transformed England
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This brilliant, ruthless leader invaded England in 1066 and changed the course of British history. In fact, he is the 'father' of every British monarch since.
How Code Switching Works
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Code switching involves moving back and forth between two languages while in a conversation. Learn why code switching happens at HowStuffWorks.
'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.
A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects
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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.
Can You Pass This Difficult Cursive Letters Test?
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As we've become reliant on typing, cursive is becoming a lost art. Whether you're a Pinterest-famous cursive writer extraordinaire or you can't remember the last time you hand wrote something, take this quiz to see how many cursive letters you know.
How Sign Language Works
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Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.
'Franglais' on the Rise, Say French Language Watchdogs
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HowStuffWorks explores why the rise of Franglais has the guardians of the French language tres worried.