The fleshy, edible, seed-bearing parts of plants are a fruitful source of terms and phrases. We’ve picked eleven for you.... READ ON
Here are the stories and meanings behind 25 words, names and titles that you might not have realized actually stand for something.... READ ON
There are three answers to this question: a heck of a lot, not that many, and a whole heck of a lot. Or, if you want specifics: 5, 2, and 99. Confused?... READ ON
Motel, brunch, and sitcom are obvious. But these portmanteaux are undercover.... READ ON
Terms that first appeared in print in 1915 reveal something about life a hundred years ago. Although the war in Europe left its mark on the lexicon, there are also signs of the changing times in arts and culture.... READ ON
The U.S. words of the year for 2014 included vape, culture, and #blacklivesmatter. But what about the rest of the world? Here are the word of the year winners from 13 other countries.... READ ON
There were a number of attention-getting words this year, from bae, to normcore, to vape. But a word need not be shiny and new to get special attention. ... READ ON
Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so they don't drift apart.
