

Paul Anthony Jones
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Paul Anthony Jones is a writer and musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. He is the author of word origins guide Haggard Hawks and Paltry Poltroons, and runs its tie-in Twitter account @HaggardHawks.




This riddle comes from a book published in 1921—can you figure out the answer?
The spots were ranked based on factors like total number of campgrounds, amenities, and local livability.
Foreign language anxiety (also known as xenoglossophobia) really comes into play for Americans visiting these countries.
This riddle dates back to the 17th century—can you figure out the answer?
Johnson defined ‘oats’ as “a grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people”—but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the slights, barbs, and quips in his dictionary.
This riddle dates back to 1879—can you figure out the answer?
Where did your state rank?
Keeping track of what your kids are saying and meaning can be something of a parental nightmare. We’re here to help.
This riddle dates back to 1806—can you figure out the answer?
The states were ranked on 26 different factors, including homicide and crime rates and environmental issues like air cleanliness and water quality. How did your state do?
This riddle dates back to 1861—can you figure out the answer?
This riddle dates back to the 19th century—can you figure out the answer?