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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

Why Is The Language Of The Sioux In Danger?

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These Words Originated From Native American Languages

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How Our National Parks Got Their Majestic Names

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5 Important Historical Events That Changed Language

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From “Great Society” to “Green New Deal”: How Do Politicians...

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We Can Thank Alexander Hamilton For Giving Us These Words

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What Are The Different Names For The American Flag?

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Why Are Singing Groups Called “Glee Clubs”?

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What Is A “Claret Jug”?

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What Was New York’s Original Name?

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What Is A “Ban”?

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Why Is The Word “Root” In “Root Beer”?

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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?