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How did language evolve?
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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.
How Did These States Get Their Names?
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Ever wonder why the person who named the orange settled on that name? Seems a little obvious, doesn't it? And what about how other things get named, like states? If you have a hankering for some geographical etymology, then take a cross country trip through this quiz!
Will Brain-computer Interfaces Make Knowledge Streamable?
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Could a computer chip implanted in our brains make the necessity of actually learning anything, like a language, obsolete because knowledge will be available for streaming 24/7?
How Well Do You Know Wisconsin Slang?
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Every city, state and region has its own sayings and slang, and Wisconsin is no different. Check your Wisconsin slang knowledge with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
10 Flowers With Secret Meanings
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Flowers are gorgeous to look at, but they've also got a lot to say. Check out these 10 flowers with secret meanings and decode your gift!
Can Popping a Wheelie Land You in Jail?
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Calm down, Evel Knievel. Popping those wheelies could get you in trouble with the law. But can it land you in jail? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Beyond Bitcoin: Ethereum Is the Next Big Cryptocurrency
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Some financial experts are putting their money on another cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin. HowStuffWorks lets you in on the secret.
Can You Guess the State from One Image?
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Calling all US geography fans out there! Think you can identify which state is featured in one image? Test your wits and find out!
Hispanic or Latino? It’s Complicated
HowStuffWorks explores the differences between terms like Hispanic, Latino, Chicano and Mexican-American.