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Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
Can We Guess Your Age Based on the Words You Use?
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The way we express ourselves says a lot about us. From the pronouns we prefer to the idioms we favor, to the use of articles, language says a lot about who we are. Can we guess your age based on the words you use?
10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World
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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Finish These Common Phrases?
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Calling all language fanatics out there! Do you have a "New York minute" to finish this challenging common phrases quiz? If you play your cards right, you might ace this one. Get with the program and fill in those blanks!
Which “When Calls the Heart” Character Are You?
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Are you an extroverted sweetie like Abigail Stanton, or are you as shy as Mountie Jack? Do you have a naughty streak like Henry Gowen, or are you an Elizabeth-style idealist? Take this quiz, and we'll reveal which "When Calls the Heart" character you are!
What % British Are You?
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Being British is complicated, and in this world where globalisation has spread all cultures everywhere, it's a rare person who is 100% any nationality. Find out what % British you are with this quiz!
Can We Guess Where in Britain You Live Based on How You Speak?
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Deciphering British people's backgrounds is a matter of accent, to be sure, but it's also about your vocabulary and idiom. Tell us a little about the words you use, and how you say them, and we'll place you within 50 miles.
What British Accent Do You Have?
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As Henry Higgins reminds us in "My Fair Lady", there are lots of different accents in Britain, and all of them tell people something about you. Which of the myriad British accents do you use?
What if Earth Lost Gravity for Five Seconds?
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Sans gravity, would we all just bounce up and down like astronauts on the moon? No. It would look a little more like a Michael Bay movie.
Why a Blue Moon's Not Really Blue
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How often can you see a blue moon? That depends on how you define it. HowStuffWorks looks at the morphing of the phrase 'blue moon.'