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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

Did One Man Write The First Great English Dictionary All...

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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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What Is A Midwestern Accent Like That In Fargo Called?

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Take A Ride Around The World On These Unusual Transports

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Exploring A Runner’s High And Other Myths

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The Original Memes (Before Memes)

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Every Day Was Wacky Hair Day In The 1700s

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The Mind-Bending Stroop Effect: Don’t Read These Words!

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What Is Louisiana Creole And How Was It Created?

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The Racist History of “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe”

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The Meaning And Symbolism Of Flags Around The World

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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.

Learn about the term!

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"?

Find out the answer here!

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.

Do you know these 10 terms?