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The Things That Things Are Named
What's the Difference Between Horses and Ponies?
What's the Difference Between Horses and Ponies?
17 Species Named After
Star Wars
Characters
17 Species Named After
Star Wars
Characters
Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months
Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months
12 Outlandish Species Names
12 Outlandish Species Names
7 Great Places with Horrifying Names
8 Towns that are Numbered
Origins of 8 of the Strangest Place Names in Canada
Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old Girl
When Did We Start Naming Winter Storms?
27 Cowboy Slang Terms for Things You Eat and Drink
Understanding Diner Lingo: 55 Phrases to Get You Started
10 Loud Places That Are Actually Nice and Quiet
In Parts of Europe, Ranch-Flavored Doritos Are Called "Cool American"
Prince Harry is Partial Owner of a Racehorse Named Usain Colt
The Origins of Weird State Park Names (Part One)
