History
Learn something new about the history of language from all around the world with these surprising articles and videos.
Speak of the Devil! 15 Infernal Names for The Evil One
A Brief History of Word Games
The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egypt
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A New Planet? Perhaps. What Does The Name “Tyche” Mean?
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What Is The Lesser-Known Language Millions Of People Speak In Spain?
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Meet “Mercedonius,” The Annoying Month That Used To Exist (Sometimes)
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What Bizarre Error Gave California Its Name?
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Why Is It Called The Bermuda Triangle—And Is It Real?
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Who Is The Amber In AMBER Alert?
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What Are The Actual Names Of North And South Korea?
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From The Waltz To The Jitterbug: How Classic Dances Got Their Names
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What Is Negative Capability?
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Who Is The “Nobel” In “Nobel Prize”?
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An unknown language was discovered―what’s its name and where was it found?
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How Does A Pope Choose A Name?
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Why Is New York City Known As “The Big Apple” And “Gotham”?
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Afghanistan, Kazakhstan: How Many “-stans” Are There?
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What Does “Speaking In Tongues” Mean?
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Frozen “Yogurt” Got Its Name From A Misunderstanding
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What is Soft About a Soft Drink? What Does Soda Have to Do With Sodium?
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“Gaza” And “Israel”: Learn The Powerful History Of These Words
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What Is A Quadruple-Witching Day (Or Hour)?
