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How Sarcasm Works
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Sarcasm is a way of speaking in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant. Learn about sarcasm and find out why sarcasm is a lower form of irony.
How the Peter Principle Works
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The Peter Principle is the idea that in business, people are promoted into jobs with duties they cannot fulfill. Find out how the Peter Principle works.
How the Mayan Calendar Works
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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.
How the ESRB Works
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With sales topping $7 billion last year, the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games, how the ratings are enforced, and how ratings affect game sales.
How WiMAX Works
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WiMAX has hit technology news in a big way. This networking system can blanket a 30-mile radius with broadband access. Learn all about WiMAX.
Raising a Child with Tourette Syndrome: One Family's Story
Raising a child with Tourette Syndrome can be difficult. Read one family's story about raising a child with Tourette Syndrome.
Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
How Well Do You Remember "Gone With the Wind"?
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"Gone With the Wind" is a memorable film, no doubt. We're guessing that if you're taking this quiz you've seen it once or twice at the very least. However, how well do you remember scenes, lines and small details of this Hollywood classic? Take this quiz to find out!
The State Map Outline Quiz
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They might vary in size and dimensions, but in the end, every state has a shape. Do you know how the states have shaped up over the years? Here's your chance to find out!
Can You Identify All These 80's TV Shows From One Image?
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Oh, '80s TV - we remember you so fondly. And if you're like us, you remember just how groundbreaking the shows that came from this decade were. Or do you? Test your knowledge and see if you can remember all of them!