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

The Dirtiest Words . . . That Aren’t

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Taser: A Surprising Acronym With An Unsettling Story

History

Weird Words For Crazy Urges We’ve All Had

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The Good And The Bad: Words That Can’t Choose

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Why Do We Call It A “Wife Beater” Shirt?

Current Events

Exercise Caution With These Telltale Idioms

Idioms

Singsong Phrases That Have Musical Backstories

Slang

The Torturous Treadmill And Other Exercise Name Origins

Hobbies & Passions

Burpees And Other Exercises Explained

Hobbies & Passions

These Words Are Not Exactly Like One Another

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Extraordinary Ways To Maintain Your Virtue

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Weird Obsessions You Never Knew Had A Name

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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!