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Hispanic And Latino Heritage And History: 8 Key Terms

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Guess Which Word Each U.S. State Looked Up More Than...

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Canadian Slang: A Guide To Bunny Hugs, Loonies, And More

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Demigender, Maverique, And Gender Terms You May Not Know

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A Language Of Pride: Understand The Terms Around LGBTQ Identity

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Why Do Babies Around The World Say “Mama”?

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English Words That Came From The Philippines

Many words from Tagalog and other languages from the Philippines have found their way into English. How many have you encountered in your vocabulary.

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Should We Use BCE Instead Of BC?

If you have wondered why we have two systems to attribute years—AD/BC and CE/BCE—you aren't alone. Which system of dating is more appropriate to use now?

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Is That Food Really “Porn” (And Should You Even Say That)?

So many things excite us—from food to luxurious homes—that we call them "porn." Is it suitable to label everything this way?

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