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Dotard, Slumgullion, and Other Gloriously Archaic Insults
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What are some out-of-date insults worth knowing? Learn more about old insults in this HowStuffWorks article.
Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle
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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.
4 Smartest Birds Prove That 'Bird Brain' Shouldn't Be an Insult
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Birds are more than chirps and feathers. Some of the smartest birds rival primates when it comes to solving problems and navigating complex environments.
Is It Ever Legal to Punch Someone in the Face?
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If someone is insulting you or your family and you clock 'em, can you get away with it, legally?
The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout
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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.
Could Earth Ever Get a New Ocean?
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To say geologic time moves at a snail's pace is an insult to snails. Our planet's continents are always in flux: Could a new ocean grow amid those incredibly slow changes?
Only 10% of Americans Know These British Words
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Everyone loves a British accent, but how well do you know their slang? Put your British slang savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
10 Obscene Hand Signs and Gestures From Around the World
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A friendly gesture in one country might be highly insulting in another. You'd better be sure you're using these 10 hand signs correctly before trying them out.
What Kind of Predator Are You When You're Mad?
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Everyone that knows you says you're a really nice person. At least until you get mad, then things go a little sideways. What predator do you turn into when you get full aggro? Answer the questions in this quiz honestly and we'll tell you!
13 Examples of Good and Bad Manners Around the World
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What may elicit a thumbs up from Miss Manners in the U.S. may not elsewhere in the world. Learn 13 examples of good and bad manners around the world.