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Is This English Grammar Rule Germanic or Latin?
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English is an exciting and challenging language that takes inspiration and rules from many other places, including Germanic and Latin origins. Do you think you know which rules in English come from what root languages? Put your knowledge to the test with this English quiz!
The Gruelling Grammar Quiz
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Grammar is learned by rote, but eventually, it becomes internalised. When this happens, the specific rules become hard to remember. How well do you remember your grammar? How well can you play by the rules?
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?
Is Your Junk in the Trunk or the 'Frunk'?
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Frunks, usually reserved for VW Beetles and classic European sports cars, are moving into the mainstream, as trunks take a front seat.
Can You Identify These Convertibles?
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The open road, the sun on your back, the wind in your hair — is there anything that makes you feel freer than driving in a convertible? It's time to put the top down and take this quiz to see how many convertibles you know!
Chindogu: The Art of Un-useless Inventions
You know what's totally useless? A pair of umbrellas shoes. But they're so fun you want them anyway. Welcome to chindogu. HowStuffWorks looks into it.
How Much Do You Know About Britain's EastEnders?
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"EastEnders" is a popular British soap opera that began in the '80s. It has sparked a lot of attention and enthusiasm, both in the U.K. and abroad! Are you an "EastEnders" fan? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of this remarkable, dramatic show, and by the end, you'll be free to fly the Union Jack.
Need a New Podcast to Binge? Here's What HowStuffWorks Podcast Hosts Listen To
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HowStuffWorks loves podcasts, and our staff of podcast hosts offer up recommendations of their favorite ones to obsess over. Read this article.
Types of Galaxies: Why Galaxies Come in Different Shapes
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Galaxies are complex systems held together by gravity, but the shapes of different types of galaxies are a result of gravity along with rotation speed and time.
You May Be an Anglophile If You Can Name All of These British Cultural Symbols!
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From red double-decker buses to bobbies on the beat, many things symbolize Britain. You don't have to be a Brit to know all of these British cultural symbols - but it will certainly help if you are!