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60 Cheeky British Slang Words and Phrases
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British slang is known to contain some of the most colorful colloquialisms in the world, so queue up as we bandy about a few cheeky ones.
Daddy Longlegs Aren't (Necessarily) Spiders; So What Are They?
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Daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.
IDK: Guide to Tween Slang
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Looking for a guide to tween slang? Visit HowStuffWorks Family to find this great guide to tween slang.
There Was an Actual Jones Family Behind 'Keeping Up With the Joneses'
Wyndclyffe, a once-formidable New York mansion spawned the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses." Learn the fate of Wyndclyffe at HowStuffWorks Now.
Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'
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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.
Do vegetarians have smellier farts?
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Accusing vegetarians of having smellier farts is pretty offensive. But is it true? Find out if vegetarians have smellier farts at HowStuffWorks.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.
James Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny and the Industrial Revolution
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The spinning jenny revolutionized the process of spinning yarn during the Industrial Revolution. Read on to learn about its impact on textile production.
Was Napoleon Really Short?
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Was Napoleon really so short that it made him a bully? Learn about Napoleon's height and if he had a Napoleon complex.
What happens if you eat boogers?
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Ever wonder what happens if you eat your boogers? Find out at HowStuffWorks.