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A Brief History of Word Games
Words Popularized by Shakespeare That We Still Use
Does Boxing Day Have Anything To Do With Boxing?
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Three Authors Who Changed the English Language
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Trends in Education: From Personalized Learning to Gamification
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Speak of the Devil! 15 Infernal Names for The Evil One
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“Prebiotics” vs. “Probiotics:” What’s the Difference?
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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?
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A Brief History of Word Games
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The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egypt
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The Evolution of Skyscrapers
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Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky?
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Go for the Gold: The Strange History of Olympic Medals
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What’s a Bastille?
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Words Popularized by Shakespeare That We Still Use
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The Words You Need to Know to Talk About Climate Change Today
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Where Did the Tradition of Giving Apples to Teachers Come From?
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Say What?! We’ll Help You Pronounce These 14 Words You Learned In Books
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Words All Book Lovers Should Add to Their Lingo Library
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Solar Eclipse 2024: 5 Terms To Know When Experiencing Totality
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20 Fancy Spring Words For Your Budding Vocabulary
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Make Your Vocabulary Skyrocket with These Space Words
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What Is “AGI”? Learn This Term and More Before You File Your Taxes
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How Did April 1 Become “April Fools’ Day”?
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The Other Meaning of “Easter Eggs”: Coded Messages and Hidden Treats
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8 Greek Words For Love That Will Make Your Heart Soar
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What Is “Maundy Thursday,” And What Does “Maundy” Mean?
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What Makes Holi the Most Colorful Event of the Year?
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Festive Language Facts for Saint Patrick’s Day
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What Is the Origin of “Beware the Ides of March”?
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What Does “Pi” Mean, and Where Does It Come From?
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The Major Facts About The Month of Ramadan
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“Commonwealth” vs. “State”: Which One Do You Reside In?
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From Suffrage to Sisterhood: What Is Feminism and What Does It Mean?
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Why Do We Have Leap Year?
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The Complexity Of African American Vernacular English
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Is It Called Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
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What Do Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, And Lent Mean?
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Understanding Black History: 10 Terms That Illuminate the Black Experience in the US
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New Year, New Words, New You: Make the Most of New Vocab!
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9 Powerful Words From Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Meaning of Kwanzaa and Its Celebrations
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“Equinox” vs. “Solstice”: What’s the Difference?
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The Stories Behind New Year’s Traditions Around The World
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The History and Traditions That Make Hanukkah Light Up
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Staff Picks! Book Lover Gift Ideas From The Dictionary.com Team
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Do You Know the History Behind Black Friday?
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From Cozy to Cuffing Season: An Official Guide to Unofficial Seasons
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Hallowmas vs. All Saints’ Day: What’s The Day After Halloween Actually Called?
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Dictionary Staff Picks: Our Favorite Scary Book And Stories
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What Does the Word “Halloween” Mean?
