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'Franglais' on the Rise, Say French Language Watchdogs
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HowStuffWorks explores why the rise of Franglais has the guardians of the French language tres worried.
June's Full Moon Is the Strawberry Moon
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The full moon in June is known as the strawberry moon. It's a sweet name, but how did the strawberry moon get its moniker, and what else is it called?
What's the oldest joke?
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Even the Ancient Egyptians told jokes in hieroglyphs. Learn what the oldest joke is at HowStuffWorks.
Just in Time for Pancake Day, Scientists Develop Pancake Calculator
HowStuffWorks looks at a pancake calculator that could come in handy for Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day.
No Need to Howl When You See January's Wolf Moon
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January's moon is called the wolf moon, but it's also known as the center moon and the freeze up moon (among other names). Here's why.
The Ultimate Beetle Quiz
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Beetles are a species of insects that are tougher and cleverer than you would think. Take this quiz and learn more about the rugged beetle.
If You Can Ace This Pub Trivia Quiz, We’d Guess You’re a True Brit
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Are you proud of your A-levels? Of course you are! Did you get a first at Oxford? Congratulations! Will those help you now? Who knows? The greatest test of the sheer might of one's intellect is pub trivia. Are you a brainbox? If so, it's time to get boxing!
The French History Quiz
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Think you know your Louis XIV from your Louis XVIII, your Mitterrand from your Chirac? Take this French history quiz to find out.
What's the Difference Between a Duke and an Earl?
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They both sound prestigious, but one ranks higher than the other. So, which is it and how do you get your hands on one of these British titles, anyway?
The History of Easter Quiz
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Celebrate the festive spring holiday Easter by taking this quiz, which will set you straight on when it is observed, why it exists and — most importantly — which flavor jelly bean everyone is going to try to steal from your Easter basket.