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How Much Do You Know About Horses?
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Whether you ride horses or have always just admired them, you have to admit that horses are exceptional animals. Beautiful, majestic and powerful, horses are a big part of our history. In this quiz, we're going to explore some fun facts about these remarkable creatures.
Natural Weed Killers Make Gardening Safe and Easy
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The bane of every gardener's existence, weeds can easily and safely be controlled with non-toxic ingredients that you find around the house.
New Oxford Dictionary Will Document African American English Lexicon
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. will serve as editor-in-chief of the new Oxford Dictionary of African American English, which is slated to be published in spring 2025.
How Web Operating Systems Work
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Web operating systems are virtual operating systems that run in your Web browser. Learn more about Web operating systems at HowStuffWorks.
How Speech Recognition Works
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Speech recognition allows people to compose documents and control their computers with their voice. Learn about the basic types.
How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.
How Origami Works
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Origami is the art of intricate paper-folding. But where did it come from? Read about the origins of origami at HowStuffWorks.
20 Words You Should Learn if You Play Scrabble
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Which words should you keep in your Scrabble arsenal? Learn 20 of the best words to use to rack up the points.
Can You Name These '90s Hair, Beauty and Style Trends?
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From windbreakers to floral accessories and crimped hair, the '90s had it all in terms of style and makeup. You'll have to remember the best of the '90s (and also the worst) to pass this quiz!
Can You Match the Farm Equipment to Its Function?
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Farming has come a long way since the days of pulling a plow behind an ox. Modern farming is chock full of more specialized equipment than you can shake a rake at. How much do you know? Hop on the tractor and let's find out!