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From 'ghosting' to 'sneaky link,' these modern dating-related slang words might give you some clarity into your own relationships.

From death spiral to twizzle, you might not be familiar with these figure skating terms. Brush up on your sports jargon this Winter Olympics.
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A journey through ancient calendars, astrology, and timeless traditions.
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Learn what the idiom means, where it started, when to use it, and how to tell if your ducks are in a row.
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Regency era society papers transformed drawing room whispers into widely read public news, similar to 'Bridgerton's' all-knowing Lady Whistledown.
Logan DeLoye|
The Gen Z slang term "touch grass" might have a deeper meaning.
Eden Gordon|
How fast can you name all 26 words in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet? This quiz will put your knowledge and speed to the test.
Natalie Zamora|
From “dude” to “legit,” these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.
Paul Anthony Jones|
There’s a two-part history to the origins of why we call pants a “pair” when it’s only one item of clothing. We explore the interesting background here.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Everything you need to know about where the term came from and how we use it today.
Logan DeLoye|
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.
Paul Anthony Jones|
You’re not really wishing someone a good ‘bye.’ ‘Bye’ is just an abbreviation—and ‘good’ is sort of a mistake.
Ellen Gutoskey|
In case you aren’t caught up with the latest—or most classic—online lingo, here are 20 internet acronyms explained.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The history behind the popular acronym and what it really means to rsvp.
Logan DeLoye|
You’re far from the only one who does it, so why do we resort to weather when making small talk?
Paul Anthony Jones|
Everything you need to know about the Gen Z buzzword, including its origins and when to use it.
Logan DeLoye|
You might be surprised to learn that many words have origins from ancient Greek and Roman mythological creatures. Here are 12 examples.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Before we used the internet, these words meant something else entirely. Read on to learn the original meaning of 10 everyday internet terms.
Paul Anthony Jones|
What you call a carbonated beverage might say more about your zip code than your taste buds.
Logan DeLoye|
Where the word “woke” came from and how it’s used today.
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Winter is here—and if the bad weather catches up with you, you might find these words indispensable.
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