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

The Original Memes (Before Memes)

History

Bizarre Origin Stories For Strange Idioms

Idioms

It’s A Doggy Dog World … Or Is it?

Commonly Confused

Negative Or Positive Reinforcement: Which Is Better?

Education

The Origin Stories Behind Gaga And Other Musicians’ Names

Pop Culture

What Is Louisiana Creole And How Was It Created?

History

Why Does A Cow Become Beef?

Food & Drink

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

History

Sports Idioms That Will Explain Everything

Hobbies & Passions

These Might Be The Strangest Names In Sports

Hobbies & Passions

These Common Words Have Some Very Uncommon Opposites

Language Stories

The Most Satisfying Words To Say In English

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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!