Education
Explore your favorite subject—whether you’re a history buff, bookworm, nature lover, science geek, or techie—through a unique language lens.
Speak of the Devil! 15 Infernal Names for The Evil One
The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egypt
The Evolution of Skyscrapers
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Why Is Planet Mars Named “Mars”?
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From “Great Society” to “Green New Deal”: How Do Politicians Name Policies?
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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’s It Called When You Can “Taste” A Word Or “See” A Sound?
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What Is The Medical Term For “Belly Button”?
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Why Are Singing Groups Called “Glee Clubs”?
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How Are Newly Discovered Chemical Elements Named?
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What Does “Betelgeuse” Mean?
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What Is A “Claret Jug”?
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What Was New York’s Original Name?
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The Changing Language Of Climate Change
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When Did “Chemical” Become Such A Toxic Word?
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What Is A “Ban”?
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Why Do We Use Euphemisms For Certain Body Parts?
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Why Is The Word “Root” In “Root Beer”?
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How To Speak Queer Eye
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From The Grammys To The Oscars: The Stories Behind The Names
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Naughty Words Kids Use Before They Learn Their Meanings
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The Surprisingly Religious Background Of “Golly,” “Gosh,” And “Gee”
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The History Of The New York Times Crossword Puzzle
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What’s The Difference Between Socialism vs. Communism?
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What’s Vocal Fry Really All About?
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Slam Poetry Is Helping People Work Through Their Pain
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Did One Man Write The First Great English Dictionary All By Himself?
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What Is Phonetic Spelling?
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Why Do We Call Them Berries?
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Literature’s Most Lovable Grumps
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Last Month In Pop Language: “I Like It” And Other July #1s
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Inertia vs. Momentum: Which Keeps You Moving?
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What Do You Call Your Parents And Grandparents?
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What Is Whisky Tango Foxtrot And Other Army Lingo
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The United States Of Diversity: Borders
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Does Your Family Use Any Malapropisms?
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What’s Net Neutrality?
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The Top Baby Names Are Actually Nouns
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What Is A Midwestern Accent Like That In Fargo Called?
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Literary Bullies Who Are Meaner Than We Remembered
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Take A Ride Around The World On These Unusual Transports
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Hey! OK! Understanding Language With Desktop AI
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Homework Help With Dictionary.com
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Do You Know These Science Trending Words And Discoveries?
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Puppy Love And Other Animal-inspired Phrases
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Foxy, Catty, Fishy: Traits for Animals or Humans?
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The Original Memes (Before Memes)
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The Mind-Bending Stroop Effect: Don’t Read These Words!
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Negative Or Positive Reinforcement: Which Is Better?
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What Is Louisiana Creole And How Was It Created?
