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Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!
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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.
'Gender-friendly' Tips for a Nonbinary World
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HowStuffWorks talks with transgender experts to find out ways to be more inclusive of gender when speaking and how to use gender-neutral pronouns.
Is Tomato Catsup the Same as Tomato Ketchup?
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In short, yes. Tomato-based catsup and ketchup are more or less the same condiment. There may be slight recipe variations on the traditional tomato-based version, but the main difference between ketchup and catsup is the alternative spelling of the same word.
6 Punctuation Marks That Don't Exist But Totally Should
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If you've felt limited by periods, commas and exclamation points, we get it. HowStuffWorks found six punctuation marks that don't exist but should.
What Was Jesus' Real Name? The Path From Hebrew to Today
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Have you ever wondered how the historical figure known as Jesus was actually referred to in his own time and place? Hint: It wasn't by that name.
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.
Why do people call things "the real McCoy"?
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Why do people call things "the real McCoy"? Learn more in this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Strategies for How to Win Wordle
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Addicted to Wordle like everybody else? Then you need these strategies for what words are best for your first guess. But there's a catch. Isn't there always?
What Does It Mean When Someone Says 'That's Just Semantics'?
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In our modern vernacular, the phrase "that's just semantics" has somehow become shorthand to insinuate the speaker has argued something trivial or unimportant. But what does it really mean?
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.