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What's the Hidden Meaning of Your Name?

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Your name is more than just the thing you sign! Your name has a hidden meaning that has secretly guided your life. What is that meaning? Answer these questions to reveal what's in a name!

Which Star Wars Character Are You?

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The "Star Wars" universe is getting so big, it may rival the real universe soon. With so many rich characters populating that galaxy far, far away, you must fit in somewhere, right? It's time to find out!

Can We Guess What You Want Most for Christmas?

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If you're anything like us, November 1 starts one of the most magical and wonderful times of the year. As you're curled up, sipping your eggnog, we'll see if we have what it takes to guess what's on your Christmas list!

What State Does Your Heart Belong To?

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Which American state do you love more than all the others? Quiz your way across the country, and we'll figure out what state has stolen your heart. Will we get it right, or will we need to draw the map again?

The British Armed Forces Quiz

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Test your (knowledge of) British military might by taking our British Armed Forces Quiz. Learn how the armed forces work in Merry Old England. Or, you know, Regular Modern Great Britain.

The Phrase 'Hair of the Dog' Has Surprisingly Literal Origins

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If you've ever been to brunch after a night of too much celebrating, you've probably heard about using the "hair of the dog" to cure your queasiness. It usually pops up when someone suggests that a little more alcohol could help you shake off hangover symptoms.

The Sea Cucumber Eats, Poops and Breathes Through a Cloaca

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The soft, cylindrical sea cucumber looks like a vegetable — and in some countries, it's a delicacy because of its nutritional value and health benefits. But it actually belongs to the phylum of echinoderms, closely related to starfish (aka sea stars), sand dollars, sea urchins and sea lilies.

What are dependency exemptions?

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What are dependency exemptions? Find out how dependency exemptions relate to your tax preparations in this HowStuffWorks article.

How could a laser pointer take down a plane?

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Is it just a myth that beaming a laser pointer at an airplane could cause a crash? Find out the answer and the science behind it at HowStuffWorks.

What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?

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Imagine going outside in the summer and not being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Yeah, no mosquitoes! Well, don't celebrate just yet, because a world with no mosquitoes might have a radically different food chain.

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