What’s The Buzz About Spelling Bees?
Do you know what these winning words mean—all the way back to the first Scripps National Spelling Bee, in 1925?
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Where Did The Phrase “Fast And The Furious” Come From?
The continued box office success of the Fast and the Furious franchise gives moviegoers and word-lovers something to cheer about. Beyond the stunning action sequences, though, audiences, including us, actually really enjoy the title itself. That probably has something to do with its alliteration, “a figure of speech in which a consonant sound at the beginning of a word is repeated” (in this case the sound of the letter …
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What Are We Gonna Call Self-Driving Cars If “Automobile” Is Already Taken?
We’ve reached the era of the self-driving car! Congratulations, us. Ford, General Motors, and Volkswagen are all in the autonomous driving game, along with many up-and-comers. Waymo (a division of Alphabet, Google’s holding company) describes theirs as “a safer car for everyone.” In a way, it’s shaky ground we’re standing on. One, because we’re standing on a foundation of dated perceptions of the future, and …
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What’s for Sale in Pot Shops?
Wherever you fall on the issue of whether marijuana should be legalized, the topic is hot news and marijuana shops may pop up in your neighborhood. Do you know what’s for sale in pot shops, also called dispensaries?
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Bunny vs. Rabbit vs. Hare: What’s The Difference?
Let’s start with the two that have scientific names. Hares and rabbits are both in the family Leporidae, but they’re separate species. Both animals have long ears, powerful back legs, and a divided upper lip. But, hares are larger than rabbits. And, instead of creating burrows, hares make nests in the grass. The exposed nesting sites of hares hint at another big difference—when they’re born. Hares are precocial, …
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7 Words To Describe Your Worst Date
When the word “terrible” won’t do to describe the person you went on a date with, here are seven other words to use instead.
