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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

“Democrat” vs. “Republican”: Where Did The Parties Get Their Names?

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Where Did The Acronyms POTUS And FLOTUS Come From?

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What Do The Latin Phrases And Symbols On The Dollar...

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These Wacky Words Originated In The USA

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The Oldest Words In The English Language

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Black Lives Matter And 9 Other Influential Calls To Action...

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Why Is The Name “Jack” Used In So Many Nursery...

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Jazz Slang Terms For Cool Hepcats

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Origins And Uses Of 8 Common Sign-Offs

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8 Election Words To Know Before You Vote

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Creepy Creatures From Around The World

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Fantastic Beasts That Can Be Found In The Dictionary

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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?