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10 Interesting Words from Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” Album

What is the hardest word to translate from Spanish?

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How Tetris Got Its Name

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Leetspeak, aka L33t

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The “Naga Viper” Chili Pepper And Its Spicy Name

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Who Is the “Granny Smith” Of Granny Smith Apples?

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What Is Negative Capability?

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What Does Kimchi Mean?

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What’s The Difference Between Green And Black Tea?

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The Painful Meaning of “Turf Toe,” “Metatarsalphalangeal Joint Sprain,” or...

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Don’t Touch Down for a Touchdown

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What’s The Difference Between Baloney And Bologna?

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Frozen “Yogurt” Got Its Name From A Misunderstanding

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