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Learn something new about the history of language from all around the world with these surprising articles and videos.
Words Popularized by Shakespeare That We Still Use
16 Spanish-Derived Words That Highlight Hispanic Cultures
Does Boxing Day Have Anything To Do With Boxing?
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What Does the Name “November” Mean?
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The Meanings Behind These (In)Famous Potion Ingredients
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16 Spanish-Derived Words That Highlight Hispanic Cultures
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Who Is “Jack” in the Term “Jack-o’-Lantern”?
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The Happiest Face On Earth: A Brief History Of The Smiley
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Was There A Real Uncle Sam?
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The Language Legacy Of 9/11: How A Single Day Changed Our Language
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Alpha, Beta, What’s Next? The Greek Alphabet Explained
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What’s So “Sinister” About The Left Hand?
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Understanding The Caribbean: The Countries, People, And Words That Come From The Region
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Get To The Heart Of Soul Food With These Words
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Unfurl These Banner Facts And Words About Flag Day
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How Did the Month of June Get Its Name?
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Terms That Show The Diversity Of Jewish American Life
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How Did the Month of May Get Its Name?
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What Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?
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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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What Is So Romantic About The Romance Languages?
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Meet Two Extinct Letters Of The Alphabet: “Thorn” And “Wynn”
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Should We Use BCE Instead Of BC?
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What Does “Amen” Mean At The End Of A Prayer?
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“Pagan” vs. “Wicca”: What Is The Difference?
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“America The Beautiful” Lyrics You Probably Don’t Know
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What Is In The Oath Of Office?
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“Democracy” vs. “Republic”: Is There A Difference?
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Why Do We Say “Hello” and “Hi”?
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Can You Run For President Using A Nickname?
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Why Do We Have “Red States” And “Blue States”?
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What Does Freedom Of Speech Mean?
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What In The World Is The “Hindenburg Omen”?
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“Democrat” vs. “Republican”: Where Did The Parties Get Their Names?
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Where Did The Acronyms POTUS And FLOTUS Come From?
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What Do The Latin Phrases And Symbols On The Dollar Bill Mean?
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Black Lives Matter And 9 Other Influential Calls To Action You Should Know
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Why Is The Name “Jack” Used In So Many Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales?
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Why Is The Language Of The Sioux In Danger?
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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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Why Are Singing Groups Called “Glee Clubs”?
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What Is A “Claret Jug”?
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What Was New York’s Original Name?
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What Is A “Ban”?
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Why Is The Word “Root” In “Root Beer”?
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From The Grammys To The Oscars: The Stories Behind The Names
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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?
