History

Learn something new about the history of language from all around the world with these surprising articles and videos.

Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

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What's The Secret History Of The Term "Pundit"?

Regardless of your opinions about the pundits you see on TV every day, you'll want to know the sage and also secretive history of the word "pundit." Take a look.

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Afghanistan, Kazakhstan: How Many “-stans” Are There?

The suffix –stan is Persian and Urdu for “place of,” or "where one stands." Can you name all the countries whose name ends in "-stan"?

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Deepen Your Understanding Of Black History With These Terms

Strengthen your grasp of Black history by learning about some of the terms that have played an important role in Black lives and American history.

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What's The Secret History Of The Term "Pundit"?

Afghanistan, Kazakhstan: How Many “-stans” Are There?

Deepen Your Understanding Of Black History With These Terms