Austin Thompson

The four-letter words that still have the power to offend took a circuitous route out of our mouths and into our language.

Shakespeare is the first known citation for over a thousand words and even more meanings—but new research occasionally shows that Shakespeare actually didn't originate some phrases, a trend that will likely continue over time.

Discover how the different generation names for Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials came to be.

The origins of April Fools’ Day have long been caught up in myths and legends involving everything from mackerels to calendar switches.

Humans love conspiracy theories, and always have—there’s even evidence that ancient Romans had a few. But with the advent of the internet, they seem to be everywhere. And some of them are actually true.

The Boston Tea Party was a foundational moment in American history—and it was not without controversy. Honor its 250th anniversary with these surprising facts.

While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.

Red pandas have always lived in the shadow of the other, more famous panda. But now it’s time to give them their due.