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In case you're wondering!

You use your hands every day to do thousands of things, but have you ever wondered why you refer to your fingers by names like 'thumb' and 'pinky'?

Andrew LaSane






Do you know these words for other words?

There are dozens of little-known and little-used words referring to other words, describing their form, their origin, or their use.

Paul Anthony Jones


Have you ever ridden one of Pittsburgh’s inclines?

Pittsburgh residents may seem like they speak a different language. And in a way, they do: Residents call their distinct dialect Pittsburghese. Here are some slang terms to know so you don’t look too much like a tourist.

Vince Guerrieri