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A Shrewdness of Apes? Collective Nouns Are a 500-Year-Old Language Fad
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Collective nouns, or names for groups, are sometimes very strange. HowStuffWorks looks at where they came from.
A Holocaust Survivor's Surprising Message of Hope
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Magda Herzberger was just a teen when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz. It was the last time she saw her father. Now 77 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, we tell her story of survival and why we must never forget.
Which Hogwarts House Does Your Dog Belong In?
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the premier British school of magic. Well, it seems it's actually the only one. Either way, if they can make something of the less promising children there, imagine what they could do with your brilliant dog! Let's find out which house your pup belongs in.
How Kwanzaa Works
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The holiday of Kwanzaa is a time to honor African traditions. It lasts seven days, uses seven symbols and sets forth seven ideals. How is it celebrated?
40 Years Later, Slim Goodbody Is Still Encouraging Kids to Make Healthy Choices
The self-described health crusader is still educating children about the human body. Learn what Slim Goodbody's up to now at HowStuffWorks.
How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey
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There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.
The Stephen King's 'It' Quiz
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Stephen King plummeted into to the darkest part of our childhood minds for the terrifying story that is "It." How much do you know about this creepy book and TV miniseries?
10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking
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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on "The Simpsons." What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?
Can You Name the Meryl Streep Movie From a Screenshot?
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Whether she's playing a prime minister or a wicked witch, it doesn't matter - Meryl Streep fully commits to her characters! Are you a big enough fan to identify all her major â roles â - and some lesser-known ones, too? Time to find out!
Ultimate Guide to Thomas the Tank Engine
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Thomas the Tank Engine is the best-known fictional locomotive in the world. Here we take a close look at this beloved children's character.