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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.
Why Was the Mad Hatter Mad?
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The expression 'mad as a hatter' predates the Mad Hatter in 'Alice in Wonderland.' So, where did the term come from?
'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?
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.
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.
The Story Behind Those Christmas Carols You Can't Stop Singing
Parson Brown? Yuletide? Do you have a clue what the lyrics of Christmas carols are talking about? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
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.
How the Grandfather Clock Got Its Name
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name - and it's probably not what you expect.