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How Did 'Fido' Become the Default Name for a Dog?
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Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this HowStuffWorks article.
5 Ways to Stay Safe in a Mass Shooting
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We don't expect to ever be in a mass shooting, but assuming the worst can happen is the first step to being prepared. Find out more at HowStuffWorks.
Should You Buy a Car, a Truck, a Crossover or an SUV?
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Are you a car person trapped in a truck body? Take our quiz to find out what vehicle you should be driving! You might find yourself rushing to the nearest car dealership and trading yours in ASAP!
Which Stephen King Book? Quiz
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Stephen King has concocted thousands of pages of bizarre plot twists and unsettling characters. How well do you know the dark master's bibliography? Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.
How many atoms are in a person?
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Atoms: the building blocks of life and the universe. We're all made of these microscopic bits of matter, but how many does it take to make a complete human being? And exactly what kinds of atoms do we have inside us?
The History of the Sandwich
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Are you wondering about the history of the sandwich? Learn about the history of the sandwich in this article.
Longest Field Goal: NFL Kickers Who Made History
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Nearly a dozen kickers have hit the 3rd and 4th farthest distances, but only one player has kicked the longest field goal in NFL history.
FANBOYS: A Mnemonic for Coordinating Conjunctions
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Remembering the parts of speech can be tricky. It may have been a while since you took a grammar class, so you might appreciate a helpful tool for remembering coordinating conjunctions. These helpful little words can be brought to mind using the FANBOYS acronym, which stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
Situational Irony Can Be Funny, Tragic or Even Terrifying
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Irony is one of those things that everybody seems know about but few seem able to precisely define. To make matters more complicated still, there are different kinds of irony (cosmic irony, dramatic irony, verbal irony and so forth).
What Is the Deepest Lake in the U.S.?
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The United States has some impressive lakes, including some of the biggest bodies of freshwater in the world. If you're looking at a map, however, you can't necessarily determine how deep any of these lakes are. So if it's depth you seek, read on to learn about the deepest lake in the U.S., as well as several of the runners-up.