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Is it rude to correct people's grammar?
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There usually isn't a good reason to correct someone's grammatical mistakes. Learn whether it is rude to correct people's grammar at HowStuffWorks.
The People of Martha's Vineyard Once Shared a Sign Language
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Back in the 18th century, much of the Martha's Vineyard community learned and became fluent in a shared sign language. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do People Lie About Things That Are Easily Disproved?
Politicians and celebrities often lie or exaggerate claims that can be easily verified, but why?
Are People Getting Lonelier? Experts Are Divided
Are human beings lonelier than we used to be? HowStuffWorks looks at the debate on loneliness.
Why Is Throwing Salt Over Your Shoulder Good Luck?
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Salt is a hot commodity, so wasting it has historically been a big deal. Learn the myth behind throwing salt over your shoulder at HowStuffWorks.
Do People with Bigger Ears Hear Better?
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The Big Bad Wolf told Little Red Riding Hood that his enormous ears made him hear better, but is that true? Learn more about ears at HowStuffWorks.
Why do people avoid stepping on cracks?
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Generations of pedestrians have avoided stepping on cracks to prevent their poor mothers' backs from being broken. Is there a reason for this practice?
Why do rhymes help people remember things?
The same characteristics that help turn songs into earworms also help our brains store important bits of information. Why does the human brain love mad rhymes?
Crazy Common Things People Swallow (That They Shouldn't)
HowStuffWorks looks at items that adults often swallow that they shouldn't.
Handel & Hendrix and Other Famous 'Next-Door Neighbors'
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HowStuffWorks looks at six writers and musicians who were unlikely neighbors.