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      WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

      Sweet potatoes.

      What’s the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?

      Ever wondered if yams and sweet potatoes are the same thing? Read this before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.

      Michele Debczak

      Tasty.

      Thousand Island vs. Russian Dressing: What’s the Difference?

      Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing are two creamy sauces that are often confused for one another. So what’s the story?

      Jake Rossen

      Bison grazing in Grand Teton National Park.

      What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?

      In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.

      Erin McCarthy



      Three hurricanes swirl in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in 2010.

      What’s the Difference Between Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons?

      Depending on where they originate, these destructive storms go by different names.

      Michele Debczak


      It’s complicated.

      British vs. English: What’s the Difference?

      First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).

      Ellen Gutoskey
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