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Why We Use the Suffix '-Gate' for Scandals (And Can We Please Stop?)
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Learn why the suffix "gate" implies a scandal, political or otherwise, in this HowStuffWorks article.
'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.
The Hunter's Moon Will Glow in Peak, Orange Glory This Weekend
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In 2022, the full moon, called the hunter's moon, will occur Oct. 9. Why is it called that and when can you see it?
Can You Translate These Modern-Day Slang Words?
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It's almost impossible to navigate life in any decade without knowing its slang. That doesn't just mean knowing the new words that are added to everyday speech but knowing the alternate meanings to old words as well. With that being the case, almost every word can be used as slang. How well do you know the most modern slang?
If at First You Don't Succeed, Try Tripe Again
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Humans have been cooking and eating tripe for centuries. Think you can stomach it? HowStuffWorks takes a look at how to prep and cook this beef offal.
Think You're a Trivia Genius? Answer These Random Questions!
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Ken Jennings holds the Jeopardy record with 74 wins amassing more than $2.5 million in winnings. In April, 2019, a new contestant is almost halfway there after only 10 matches. You never know when knowledge of random trivia could pay off in a big way. Could you be next? Let's see what you got.
Can You Identify These Old-Timey Words in 6 Minutes?
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There are lots of words that we don't really use anymore. Some have even disappeared from the dictionary! Want to see if your old-school vocabulary is still solid? Test your knowledge of older words in this quiz!
10 Historical Words That Don't Mean What You Think
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There is more than one historical word that people use incorrectly. View 10 historical words that don't mean what you think to get informed.
Are Courtesy Flushes Useful — or Healthy?
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It may shock you, but there's never been a widespread study conducted on the sanitation or the necessity of the courtesy flush. Can this practice inflict grievous bodily harm on your hindquarters — and the environment? HowStuffWorks weighs in.
At-whay Is-way Ig-pay Atin-lay?(What Is Pig Latin)?
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Is pig Latin real? At-thay epends-day on-way at-whay ou-yay ean-may y-bay eal-ray.