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“Prebiotics” vs. “Probiotics:” What’s the Difference?

Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

History

Booyah — Dictionary.com Is 30! A Trip Back to 1995

Language Stories

The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egypt

Education

Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky?

History

Which Overachiever Is August Named For?

Word Origins

Prepare For Passover With These Pertinent Terms

Holidays

“Psychic” vs. “Medium”: Are These Synonyms?

Commonly Confused

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History

What’s So “Good” About “Good Friday”?

Holidays

Cheesy Names: Do You Know These Cheese Toponyms?

Language Stories

What Makes Holi the Most Colorful Event of the Year?

History

Do You Know The New Meaning Of “Preppy”? (Yes, It’s...

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Wow Yourself With 17 Words With “Word” In Them

Word to the wise—this list of words with "word" in them is worth a read. You may know "password" and "buzzword," but what about these other words?

Get the word on this self-referential list!

Portmanteau And Other Cool Words About How We Use Words

You may know oxymorons and euphemisms, but there are numerous fun and fascinating ways words are used. Learn some of the cool words about words here.

Contextualize your lexicon!

11 Word Facts You're Wrong About

Sorry to burst your bubble, but chances are you've been using these words incorrectly all this time. Get the facts on some commonly mistaken words here.

Set the record straight!