Why Is Easter Called “Easter”?
The origin of the word ‘Easter’ is linked to the ancient pagan goddess Ostara. But is she actually ancient?
The origin of the word ‘Easter’ is linked to the ancient pagan goddess Ostara. But is she actually ancient?
Everyone knows a buck means a dollar. But not everyone knows why.
There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Latin isn’t widely spoken in Latin America, so why is it called that?
We dig down to the root of the issue.
Not even the strictest sticklers seem to care about how we use words like ‘abhorrent’ and ‘sodden’ anymore.
Until a few decades ago, Ukraine was almost always referred to as 'the Ukraine'. Then people started dropping the definite article, and now you almost never see it. Here's why.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Flammable vs. inflammable? Regardless vs. irregardless? Here are the linguistic explanations for 10 pairs of false antonyms.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Whether it's bacteria, a city name, or a day of the week, love can be found in unexpected places—including our vocabulary.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
We have the military to thank.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
For the next time you encounter a sea serpent, a blood-sucking fiend, or a creepy cryptid.
There are several theories as to where this phrase came from—and none of them involves the nuts.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
On the possible origins of ‘wazoo,’ and why things are said to tumble out of it.
From worthless trinkets to misnamed chickens, here are the histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?