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181 Slang Words by Decade: From 'Scram' to 'Slaps'
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Popular slang terms come and go - and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.
20 Silly and Unusual U.S. Laws
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Sometimes a strange law gets on the record books and just never gets taken off. Learn about 20 silly and unusual U.S. laws that haven't gone away.
48 Commonly Misspelled Words
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If you're headed to the spelling bee, here's a list of words you should have down pat. Learn 48 commonly misspelled words, only at HowStuffWorks.
7 Notorious Art Thefts
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Such famous artworks as 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Scream' have been stolen and returned; some have never been found. Learn about 7 notorious art thefts.
A Pangram Uses Every Letter of the Alphabet
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Pangrams are sentences that use every single letter of the alphabet at least once. They might not all make sense, but these 14 phrases are fun for those of us who love words.
9 Political Slips of the Tongue
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Much to our amusement, politicians sometimes get tongue-tied. See our list of 9 political slips of the tongue by presidents and other leaders.
17 People in Line for the Presidency
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We all know the vice president is second in line as the leader of our nation, but then who? See our list of 17 people in line for the presidency.
6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures
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It seems impossible to lose something so valuable, but it has been done -- more than once. See our list of the world's greatest missing treasures.
10 Political Scandals
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Politicians have given the world plenty to talk about over the years. See our list of 10 political scandals, including Watergate.
11 Items Sold by Ron Popeil
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Ron Popeil has made a name for himself by selling unique and quirky items on TV, such as the Veg-O-Matic. See our list of 11 items sold by Ron Popeil.