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Do You Have The Vocabulary Level of a Harvard Grad?
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Are you an expert on the esoteric? Is your knowledge of English impeccable? Test your knowledge of vocabulary, and find out if you should've gone to Harvard!
Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.
What Should Your Family Coat of Arms Be?
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Whether your motto is some fine Latin phrase about honor, or simply your favorite rap lyrics, your family needs a coat of arms to symbolize its values. What's yours?
How Well Do You Remember Selena?
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When you think of Selena do you start craving Tejano music or do you think about the talented "Mexican Madonna"and the tragedy that ended her young life? Either way, this quiz will remind you of the joys of her life and music. Take it now!
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
Don't Come Up Short: The Ultimate Abbreviations Quiz
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How well do you know these commonly flubbed abbreviations? Take this HowSuffWorks quiz to find out.
The Easiest Language to Learn for Native English Speakers
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What is the easiest language to learn as a second language? The answer will vary depending on your native language. Learning a new language can open up opportunities, from connecting with people in your community or embracing your own culture to being able to live and work abroad.
Colombia, Not Finland, May Be the Happiest Country in the World
The Scandinavian countries tend to come out on top in the World Happiness Report. But the report doesn't actually ask participants if they're happy. When that question is included, the country rankings are quite different.
The 'Memento Mori' Meaning Is Meant to Inspire and Humble
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Today we're diving into the eerie concept of memento mori. In Latin, the phrase memento mori literally means "remember that you must die," and it has been a central theme in religious thought, art and philosophy for centuries.
Integers, Integer Properties and the Role of Zero
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Integers are natural numbers (or whole numbers) that stem from the Latin word meaning "intact." In other words, any two integers will be rational numbers. A rational number is a value without fractional part or decimal remainders.