Leeroy Jenkins
Leeroy Jenkins is gaming slang for a person or thing that causes everything to go wrong for everyone else, usually in some extraordinary fashion.
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“Placebo” vs. “Nocebo”: The Good And The Bad
Surely, you’ve heard of placebo before. Wait, no … not that Placebo … not the late ’90s British band. We mean the dummy drug that, despite not having any pharmacological property, can still make you feel better—pretty much like the rock band, right? Well, you might not know that placebo has an evil twin. Its name is nocebo, and it’s the bad guy. At first …
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What Is “Mistletoe” And Why Do We Kiss Under It?
If you celebrate Christmas, it’s likely that at some point this season you’ll find yourself puckering up under a mistletoe branch. What is this tradition of kissing under a plant all about? And does the name have anything to do with human toes? What is mistletoe? Mistletoe is a plant that grows parasitically on trees. Mistletoe can cause Witches’-broom, a symptom of a disease that …
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catch feelings
Catch feelings is slang for having or developing romantic feelings for someone. The term usually implies unwelcome romantic attachments from one of the parties in the relationship. -
hickster
A hickster is a slang term for a "hick hipster." In general, it can be used to refer to an urban hipster who adopts a rural aesthetic or, vice versa, a person living in the country who… -
mantrum
Mantrum is a slang term for a tempter tantrum thrown by a man. In general, the term is used to mock adult males perceived to be acting childish or overly emotional in some way. More… -
🥶 Cold Face emoji
The Cold Face emoji 🥶 depicts a grimacing smiley blue in the face and covered with icicles or snow from being cold. It is used in reference to winter weather and cold temperatures as well for… -
snowga
Snowga is the practice of doing yoga in a snowy environment. -
“Monolith” vs. “Megalith”: What’s The Difference?
Recently, journalists and social media users were fascinated by large hunks of metal referred to as monoliths suddenly appearing and just as suddenly disappearing around the world. Yet another monolith has appeared on a beach in England https://t.co/1kB7Pz5Bgq pic.twitter.com/huUwolhYCF — Mashable (@mashable) December 11, 2020 While it seems that these mysterious objects may just be part of some publicity stunt or marketing scheme, they’ve inspired …
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What Is The “War On Christmas”?
Christmastime. A festive season for family, food … and warfare? What does the war on Christmas mean? Perhaps, you’re familiar with the “War on Christmas” that’s been raging over the last several years. It stems from the radical belief that inclusivity—that honors other holidays, like Hanukkah, and accounts for those who don’t celebrate Christmas—is overshadowing traditional American values. The provocative phrase has been linked to figures …
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“Crow” vs. “Raven”: Do You Know The Difference?
When the leaves change and we head into fall, you’ll notice some common pieces of autumnal decor that pop up across houses: pumpkins, bales of hay, and scarecrows to keep away ominous black birds. But are these ravens or crows that we’re traditionally guarding against? Or are those just two names for the same type of bird? Let’s take a closer look. What is a …