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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.
Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.
How Cryptograms Work
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Cryptograms are puzzles in which the goal is to decode hidden messages. Learn how cryptograms work at HowStuffWorks.
At-whay Is-way Ig-pay Atin-lay?(What Is Pig Latin)?
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Is pig Latin real? At-thay epends-day on-way at-whay ou-yay ean-may y-bay eal-ray.
How MiGente Works
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MiGente is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about MiGente at HowStuffWorks.
How Code Breakers Work
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Code breakers are people who use logic and intuition in order to uncover secret information. Learn more about code breakers and how code breakers work.
7 Foreign TV Shows Americans Love, Even With Subtitles
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Foreign and foreign-language TV shows are making the crossover to American audiences in a huge way. Here are some must-sees.
Teaching Typing May Be a Waste of Time
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The results of a new study on typing has researchers wondering whether to teach it at all. HowStuffWorks Now typed up the results.
Do college admissions officers value students who speak more than one language?
Multilingual students and college admissions are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about multilingual students.
Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?
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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!