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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Bet You Can’t Guess Where The Word “Glamour” Comes From
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The Forgotten Verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
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Why Do We Call It The “Silver Screen”?
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Is Potato Salad Even A “Salad”?
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Is Fish Considered Meat?
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How Did The Color Pink Become Associated With Valentine’s Day?
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“Pup-ular” Words to Use During the Doggone Puppy Bowl
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What Is “Mistletoe” And Why Do We Kiss Under It?
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What Is The “War On Christmas”?
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Is “Noel” the Same Thing as “Christmas”?
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How Do You Spell Chanukah (or Is It Hanukkah)?
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Is “Cheesecake” Really A Cake?
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Where Did The Expression “Hair Of The Dog” Come From?
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What Are “Season’s Greetings”?
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“America The Beautiful” Lyrics You Probably Don’t Know
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Mercury In Retrograde Meaning, Facts, And Dates
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What Is the Medical Term for People Who Shop Too Much?
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What Does “Craft Beer” Actually Mean?
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“Barbecuing,” “Grilling,” And “Smoking”: What’s The Difference?
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What Is Ophiuchus and Is It Really Part of the Zodiac?
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Words From Minecraft: What Are Your Kids Saying?
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How The Hot Dog Got Its Silly (And Kind of Gross) Name
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Your Favorite Video Game Character Names Explained
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Words We Know Because Of Star Trek
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Only “Parks And Recreation” Fans Know These Phrases
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Dictionary.com’s Words to Inspire You for Earth Day
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Take The Harry Potter Vocabulary Challenge For Kids
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Why Do We Say “Rabbit Rabbit” Each New Month?
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Inconceivable! Play ’80s Movie Word Bingo
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Printable Valentines To Spark Kids’ Love Of Words
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Teach Your Kids New Words By Describing These Holiday Characters
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7 Word Games To Play With Your Elf On The Shelf
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How Authors Named Their Famous Characters
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Are The Spells In Harry Potter Real Words?
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The Origin Of Pizza – One Of Italy’s Most Famous Foods
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Playful Words That Jane Austen Popularized
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We Can Thank Alexander Hamilton For Giving Us These Words
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The Names For Different Types Of Fireworks
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What Word Is Your State Looking Up On Father’s Day?
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Why Are Singing Groups Called “Glee Clubs”?
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What Is A “Claret Jug”?
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The Important Rise Of “#DemThrones”
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Scrabble Rules Some Experts Don’t Even Know
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What Word Is Your State Looking Up On Mother’s Day?
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Finding Love And Friendship Through Words With Friends
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How To Name A Cocktail
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What Kind Of Songs Get To Be Called “Country Music”?
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These Made-Up Languages Aren’t Just For Kids