Pop Culture
See what all the buzz is about in the wide world of pop culture—from food to sports to holidays—all with a language angle.
10 Interesting Words from Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” Album
How ’90s Fashion Left Its Mark on Our Vocabulary
Sports Recently Added to the Summer Olympics
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Hey, Boo! Do You Remember These 15 Old Dating Slang Words?
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What Does It Mean To Ask Someone To Be Your Valentine?
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What Is the Longest Palindrome in English?
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Why Roman Numerals Are The Super Bowl’s Signature
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Gopher vs. Groundhog vs. Woodchuck: How They Differ
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The Cold Hard Facts About 12 Winter Sports Terms
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Zodiac Signs: Learn the Names, Symbols, and More
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Are You an Aquarius? These Words Are Calling Your Name
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Learn the Birthstones That Make Each Month Sparkle
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22 Motivational Words To Propel You Into 2022
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The Origin Of 12 Cherished Christmas Traditions
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Celebrate the Season with These Words for Capricorns
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What Is Figgy Pudding?
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Meet Krampus, Saint Nick’s Not-So-Jolly Sidekick
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Which Turkey Came First: The Bird Or The Country?
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Do These Words Best Describe a Sagittarius?
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10 New Dating Slang Words To Know In 2022
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14 Delicious Bread Terms Everyone “Kneads” To Know
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The Connection Between Veterans Day and the Number 11
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The Lights of Diwali: What Makes This Festival So Radiant
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Vegan vs. Vegetarian: Understand The Difference
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These Are Some of the Best Words to Describe Scorpios
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16 Spanish-Derived Words That Highlight Hispanic Cultures
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13 Pizza Terms and Styles to Sauce up Your Pizza Lingo
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The Happiest Face On Earth: A Brief History Of The Smiley
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Listen Up, Libras: These Words Are All About You
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Was There A Real Uncle Sam?
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The Meaning And Significance Of Rosh Hashanah
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What Does Virgo Mean? Words To Describe This Earth Sign
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“Fiddle” vs. “Violin”: Are They Different or in Harmony?
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Piblings & Niblings: Do You Know These Words For Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, & Nephews?
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Treat Yourself To The Origins Of 11 Food Toponyms
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Words That Every Leo Should Know
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Frites, Chips, and More: French Fries Around the World
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10 Commonly Mispronounced US City Names To Navigate Your Way Around
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Deliciously Indulgent Words About Chocolate
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Get To The Heart Of Soul Food With These Words
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¡Diga! Do You Know These Spanish Words From “In The Heights”?
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These Words Describe Cancers Perfectly
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Unfurl These Banner Facts And Words About Flag Day
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Doughnut vs. Donut: Is There A Correct Spelling?
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These Popular Auto Racing Terms Will Fuel Up Your Vocabulary
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Words That Every Gemini Should Know
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How Did The Red Carpet Become An Icon Of Awards Shows?
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Words That Every Taurus Should Know
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What Do ™ , ® , and © Mean? Decoding Trademark Symbols
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What Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?
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“Pie” vs. “Cake”: What’s Baked Into Their Delicious Differences?