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The "Am I Ugly?" Quiz
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"The Ugly Duckling" is a popular fairy tale that tells the story of a little bird that eventually grows into a gorgeous swan. But the real question is, are you the ugly duckling of this story? We're about to find out with this pretty quiz!
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.
The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all
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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.
Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835
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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
Who Is Karen and Why Is She So Mad?
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The name Karen has somehow become the universal term for the angry, white woman. But when and how did that happen?
Come and Get It! A Spicy Barbecue Quiz
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Barbecue season is upon us in all its mouth-watering glory. What's your BBQ IQ? Find out with this quiz.
Another Way to Pray
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Another way to pray can be good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about another way to pray from Discovery Health.
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 True Disney Fan?
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We all love a good Disney movie but how much do you really know about the characters and the company? Find out how much of a fan you are with this FAN-tastic Disney quiz!