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The close quarters of those serving together in war is a perfect Petri dish for slang. From ‘FUBAR’ to ‘fobbit,’ here are some military slang terms you should know (plus, why the military uses so many acronyms, anyway).

The FBI’s 2014 list of internet acronyms and shorthand will have you LWP (laughing with passion).

‘Hippopotamus’ is Latin for “river-horse,” which makes sense for these semiaquatic mammals. The origins of some other animal names aren’t quite as literal.

It’s hardly the most complimentary turn of phrase, but rug rat has been a slang term for children for more than half a century.

Discover the meanings and origins behind 10 of the most popular bits of Generation Alpha slang, from “skibidi” to “rizz” (and everything in between).

Drawing from Norse mythology, these classic Viking names are associated with strength, war, valor and lots of weaponry.

Shakespeare is often given credit with coining more than a thousand words. How many of them do you know?

If you’ve ever needed a word for a piece of bread eaten just after a bath, or a term for an unpleasant choice between three options, you’re in luck.

Test your knowledge of Victorian slang with this quiz that’s bang up to the elephant.

One in five people give up before solving the puzzle.

When we promise to honor a commitment, it's a "rain check." And yes, it originally had something to do with the weather.

To be certified as organic, farmers can’t use prohibited synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or hormones for three full years before applying. Further, any animals they have must be raised on organic foods.