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There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.

Maligning ponies has become a go-to way to dismiss someone. How did that happen?

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?

Not even the strictest sticklers seem to care about how we use words like ‘abhorrent’ and ‘sodden’ anymore.

Time to find out how well you know your correct expressions from your eggcorns.

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.

Learn which Connections puzzles had players searching for hints most often in 2024.

From David Lynch to Queen Elizabeth I, these folks achieved a type of lexical immortality when their names became adjectives.

If you’ve ever looked up the definition of “gaslighting,” you’re not alone.

The phrase dates back to the 19th century, but it took a fictional 20th century detective to take its popularity to new heights.

Flammable vs. inflammable? Regardless vs. irregardless? Here are the linguistic explanations for 10 pairs of false antonyms.