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Only 10% of Americans Know These British Words

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Everyone loves a British accent, but how well do you know their slang? Put your British slang savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Can You Guess the Meanings of These American Slang Words?

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American English is as inscrutable as it is alien, and American slang is no different in this regard. Slang is hard enough to decode as it is, without the transatlantic leap! Can you guess what this American slang means?

Can You Translate These British Slang Words?

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Let's take a trip across the Atlantic and see what the Brits are talking about. Tell us what these slang words mean and maybe you'll survive.

How Are Words Removed From a Dictionary?

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In recent years, the word "demisexual" was added to dictionaries, while "aerodrome" was dropped. But just who is making these lexicographical decisions?

Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled

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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

How the American Dream Works

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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.

How to Delete a Page in Word on Mac and Windows

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Can't figure out how to delete an entire page in Word? It's easy. We'll show you how.

What's the Longest Word in English? So, Funny Story...

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You might think it's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. But you're wrong. And anyway, that's a song, not a word.

How American Exceptionalism Works

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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.

Sacred Pipes Mean Way More Than Peace for Native Americans

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Pipes have a long history for Native Americans, and they're still revered and powerful. Just please don't call them peace pipes.

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