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What's the Difference? Quiz
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Don't be too hard on yourself if you've ever mixed up a couple of similar-looking, sounding or tasting things. Learn the differences with our quiz.
Use of the Exclamation Point Has Exploded!
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This skinny mark of excitement was once frowned-upon in written correspondence. But thanks to texting and the internet, we're now always exclaiming.
5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of the Advent calendar as well as some weird modern-day riffs on it.
What Is a Mandala? (No, Not Nelson. That's Mandela)
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HowStuffWorks looks at the circular design of the mandala and its use in many religions and cultures, and why you don't have to be an artist to start making one right now.
Ultimate Guide to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the largest and most popular parades in the United States. And this year is no exception.
Military Funerals Give Service Members and Families One Final Salute
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at U.S. military honors for its service member funerals, what's involved and how you cab request them for your loved one.
What on Earth Were They Talking About? A Quote Quiz
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What did Pablo Picasss dismiss as 'useless'? And what did place did Gertrude Stein disparage with 'There is no there there'?
5 Dazzling Facts About the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City may be an iconic symbol of the holidays, but how well do you know this tree-dition?
10 Lively Facts About the Day of the Dead
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Day of the Dead is not Mexican Halloween. It's a celebration of life when the souls of the departed come home for feasting and fun.
What Does It Mean When Someone Says 'That's Just Semantics'?
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In our modern vernacular, the phrase "that's just semantics" has somehow become shorthand to insinuate the speaker has argued something trivial or unimportant. But what does it really mean?