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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.'
It's Easy to Grow Edible 'Shrooms in Your Kitchen
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Amateur mycologists abound and do-it-yourself mushroom growing kits are all the worldwide rage today. Find out how you too can get started growing your own edible mushrooms.
Texas Lingo — It’s a Thing. Do You Know These Typical Texas Things?
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Texans have a way with words, bless their hearts. Do you speak the language? Or are you all hat and no cattle? Be a peach and take this quiz to find out sher-nuff!
Did Crocodiles Descend From Dinosaurs?
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Crocodiles and dinosaurs definitely lived during the same time, but how closely are they related? Did crocodiles descend from dinosaurs?
How well do you know your basic Italian phrases?
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Italian is a beautiful language, but how well do you know this very romantic Romance language? Test your Italian language skills with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Who Is the Sandman?
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HowStuffWorks looks into the history and origins of the Sandman.
Can You Finish These Bloody Brilliant British Phrases?
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Britain and America both speak English, but they aren't the same kind of English, each having its own turns of phrase. How well do you know the British lexicon? Verify your vernacular knowledge with this quiz!
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
How Good Is Your Spanish?
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¿Hablas español? Can you hold a philosophical conversation in Spanish? Or do you struggle to ask, “¿Donde está el baño?” Take this quiz, and we’ll locate how far you’ve come on your journey to fluency!
1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Concept Cars
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The 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars were rear-engine fantasies. Learn about the beautiful 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars.