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'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.

Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?

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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.

Why We Say It's 'Raining Cats and Dogs' When It's Literally Not

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If you've ever uttered the phrase, "It's raining cats and dogs," you may have thought it was a bizarre way to describe heavy rainfall. After all, it conjures images of cats and dogs tumbling from the sky. While cats and dogs may not literally be falling from the sky, they may have inspired the phrase.

Say it Ain't So, Joe: 10 Infamous Sports Cheating Scandals

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Professional sports history is littered with infamous cheating scandals. Learn about 10 of the most infamous sports cheating scandals.

Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?

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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?

The 'Close, But No Cigar' Origin Story Makes a Lot of Sense

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You didn't ask for a cigar. Maybe you don't even like them. So why is someone abruptly denying you one?

What Does Science Say About the Health Benefits of Cordyceps?

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Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on insects. It's been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and is said to fix a host of health issues. But is it too good to be true?

Mothers Prefer Daughters, Fathers Prefer Sons, Study Says

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A new study shows that mothers prefer daughters and fathers prefer sons, regardless of economic background, contradicting an earlier well-known hypothesis.

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