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The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor
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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.
'Splooting': It's What All the Cool Squirrels Are Doing This Summer
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Don't freak out with worry if you see a splooting squirrel - he's just cooling off in the best way he knows how.
10 Great Deals That Usually Aren't
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These may sound like great deals, but they usually aren't. Learn about 10 retail tricks that that sound like great deals but usually aren't.
Skin Pigmentation
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Skin pigmentation is an interesting part of human anatomy. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about skin pigmentation.
Can You Solve These Word Puzzles?
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How many world puzzles could a word puzzler puzzle if a word puzzler could puzzle words? If you want to puzzle through to the answer without using any woodchucks, take the quiz and puzzle it out for yourself!
What does the 'pursuit of happiness' mean in the Declaration of Independence?
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What exactly in the pursuit of happiness? Stated in the Declaration of Independence, it has some mystery behind it. Read about the pursuit of happiness.
How Gooseneck Hitches Work
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Gooseneck hitches can make towing more convenient. Learn all about gooseneck hitches at HowStuffWorks.
How to Maintain a Clean Cutting Board
Maintaining a clean cutting board is vital in cooking. Visit TLC Cooking to learn about maintaining a clean cutting board.
From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet
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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.
Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!