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Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.
6 Punctuation Marks That Don't Exist But Totally Should
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If you've felt limited by periods, commas and exclamation points, we get it. HowStuffWorks found six punctuation marks that don't exist but should.
The Spiritual and Emotional Meaning Behind Teardrop Tattoos
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The teardrop tattoo holds a dark secret most people don't know. Discover the shocking prison origins, how its placement changes everything, and why this small ink mark can tell someone's entire life story without saying a word.
What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?
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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.
Shakespeare Wrote in Iambic Pentameter. But What Is That?
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William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer used iambic pentameter in their works of literature. But what is iambic pentameter and how can you spot it?
How to Use a Multimeter
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A volt-ohm-milliammeter, or VOM, is typically used for more serious electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Find out why to add a VOM to your toolkit.
French Vocabulary Quiz
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Maybe you're aching for a trip to Paris, or just want to brush up on your skills. This quiz is full of nouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives that'll make you feel like you can read the whole Harry Potter series in French, no translation apps required.
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.
The Posters of the Olympics
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Olympic posters are part of the official pageantry that accompanies the games. See pictures of some of our favorite Olympic posters.
Do You Know if This Word Is a Noun, Verb, Adverb or Adjective?
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Nouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives are four of the parts of speech we need to know to put together an intelligent sentence. Can you identify each of these?