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This modern monster was created in 2009, but has already inspired several real-world crimes. Here's the story of Slender Man, from his humble origins to his terrifying legacy.

From former search engines to the not-so-easy way to get online, younger generations have no idea what we once dealt with.

"Lowkenuinely" is a blend of "low-key" and "genuinely," but its specific meaning is actually pretty nuanced.

"LARP" may not always mean what you think, as its meaning has changed a bit over the years.

The Backrooms began as an internet post on 4chan and are now the subject of an A24 movie. But where are the real-world Backrooms, and why do they have such a hold on people's imaginations?

The social media habit everyone criticizes but secretly understands.

If you're wondering this, you probably are "unc"—but that may not be a bad thing.

From the Walkman to the Talkboy, these '90s classics that didn't survive the transition to the 2000s.

The popular slang insult "NPC" actually has its roots in Dungeons & Dragons.

From "NPC" to "SOB," these insults should be used with care.

The Gen Z slang term "touch grass" might have a deeper meaning.

If you’ve been too embarrassed to ask the Gen Alpha kids in your life, here’s a rundown of what “skibidi” means and where it came from.

In case you aren’t caught up with the latest—or most classic—online lingo, here are 20 internet acronyms explained.

Before we used the internet, these words meant something else entirely. Read on to learn the original meaning of 10 everyday internet terms.

From Donald Trump to Sabrina Carpenter, these public figures received millions and millions of Google searches this year.

Looking back at when the phrase was coined and why social media users are now finding comfort in it.

2025 has gone by fast, and the year’s biggest trends may have come and gone without you catching them. Here are the eight biggest new search terms of the year.