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Why We Use the Suffix '-Gate' for Scandals (And Can We Please Stop?)
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Learn why the suffix "gate" implies a scandal, political or otherwise, in this HowStuffWorks article.
Flickr, Tumblr, Scribd: Why Dropping Vowels From Brand Names Is So Popular
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Flickr, Scribd, Qzzr - kicking the vowels out of words is a trend for companies. What's the appeal? Visit HowStuffWorks Now to find out.
Is 'Jim Wilson' Airline Code for a Dead Body on a Plane?
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Is 'Jim Wilson' really a code name airlines use to refer to a corpse being transported on a plane? Or just an urban myth?
You Can Read Scrambled Words — Under Certain Conditions
Yuo cna raed thsi rgiht? Probably, but that doesn't mean a popular internet meme on the topic is totally accurate.
Why Is BTS Taking Over the Pop Music World?
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HowStuffWorks finds out all about the K-pop group BTS and their extraordinary popularity.
Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?
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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.
Are You a Grammar Geek? Take Our Quiz!
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See how much you know about the finer points of English grammar and punctuation with our quiz.
Were U.S. Interstates Really Designed as Runways?
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Is 1 mile out of 5 on U.S. interstates really supposed to be straight so that planes can land on them in an emergency? Find out the truth about this long-held urban legend.
How Well Do You Understand Women?
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You might think you say all the right things when it comes to women. But when it comes right down to it, how well do you really understand the women in your life?
Which Branch of the Military Do You Belong In?
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Everyone knows the U.S. military is the finest fighting force on the planet and possibly in history. Which branch of this incredible machine would suit you best?