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What % Cowboy Are You?
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Cowboys are American icons defining many of the virtues we see as part of our rugged individualism. All Americans have a little cowboy in them. What percentage cowboy are you? Take this quiz and find out!
What are the advantages of both parents working?
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What are the advantages of both parents working? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the advantages of both parents working.
How Code Switching Works
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Code switching involves moving back and forth between two languages while in a conversation. Learn why code switching happens at HowStuffWorks.
Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?
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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.
Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same
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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?
Can You Finish the Lyrics to These Hit '80s British Songs?
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Are you familiar with '80s tunes from the English lot beyond the usual punk and pop? Well, let's take a trip down memory lane and test your musical knowledge with this quiz!
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
John Smith's True Story Is Way Better Than the Fictional Tale
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John Smith has been described as a tireless soldier, self-promoter and publicist. In today's speak, you might even call him an influencer.
Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.