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How Are Words Removed From a Dictionary?
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In recent years, the word "demisexual" was added to dictionaries, while "aerodrome" was dropped. But just who is making these lexicographical decisions?
What Would Your Hollywood Job Be?
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Hollywood isn't just filled with actors and rock stars. As a matter of fact, there are thousands of jobs available for people who don't make it in the movie business. If you lived in Hollywood, what would your job be? Answer these questions to find out.
What's Your MLB Nickname?
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There have been some great nicknames in baseball over the years, from "The Big Unit" Randy Johnson to "Big Papi" David Ortiz. Are you more of a Stan the Man or Hammerin' Hank? Get started to find out!
Are You Rick or Morty?
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Is being nice just something that stupid people do to hedge their bets? Or does the very idea of being unkind make you go, "Oh jeez!"? Tell us all about yourself, and we'll tell you whether you're a Meek Morty or a Ragin' Rick!
The Most Expensive City in the U.S. and 9 Painfully Pricey Contenders
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What’s the most expensive city in the U.S.? The answer depends on how you calculate cost, but some major cities stand out for their soaring living costs, housing prices, and everyday expenses.
Conserve Energy with Plastic Window Insulation
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Putting plastic on your windows during the winter can save $270 annually. Learn more about conserving energy with plastic window insulation.
Was there really a pied piper of Hamelin?
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"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a classic fairy tale, but does it belong in the history books? Scholars think a real pied piper might've existed -- learn why.
5 Surprising Foods that are High in Sodium
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There are many surprising foods that are high in sodium. Visit TLC Cooking to see these 5 surprising foods that are high in sodium.
Blocky and Raw: Is Brutalism Architecture Making a Comeback?
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This postwar era architecture has a heavy, raw look, hence the name. But the designs are sensible and authoritative, and many Brutalist buildings are experiencing a revival.
How Bad Is America's Infrastructure, Really?
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The Senate just crossed a hurdle to get a bipartisan infrastructure bill signed. It could pay for new roads, bridges and other installations that a country needs to function. But why is infrastructure so notoriously hard to fund in America anyway?