National Medal of Arts
The National Medal of Arts is an award presented by the president of the United States to honorees who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in the US. The award and nominations are organized…
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How To Spell W And Other Letters Of The Alphabet
No doubt you know your ABCs, but do you know how to spell the names of the letters themselves? For example, how would you spell the name of the letter W? In this article, we are going to take a look at how to spell out the different consonants of the alphabet. Why just the consonants? Well, spelling the names of the vowels is unusual, …
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Talk Like a Pirate Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day is a silly, informal holiday celebrated by speaking in the manner of a classic fictional pirate character—saying things like Arrr, ye scallywags and Ahoy, mateys. [callout] -
From FDR To KBJ: An Abbreviated History Of Political Initials
In politics, having a catchy nickname will go a long way to help you stand out from the crowd and be remembered throughout history. After all, we still recall how much people liked Ike and how they loved listening to the Great Communicator. But a nickname doesn’t have to be that fancy to stick in people’s minds. Sometimes, all you need are a couple of …
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adorkable
Adorkable is an informal adjective used to describe someone as being cute or likable due in part to having characteristics considered “dorky,” such as being a bit awkward or having unusual interests. The word is… -
“Maternal” vs. “Paternal”: What’s The Difference?
The words maternal and paternal pop up a lot in different phrases, including ones like maternal instincts, paternal grandmother, maternal leave, and paternal DNA. You probably know that both words have to do with mothers and fathers, but which is which? In this article, we’ll define the different meanings of maternal and paternal, explain the simple difference between them, and we’ll even cover the related …
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Wrap Your Mind Around 10 Terms About The Multiverse
If you’re one of the many fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you’ll know that Dr. Strange has the power to explore the multiverse. He can travel to other worlds and meet alternate versions of himself, maybe even one that isn’t inexplicably charming. In comic books and science fiction, the multiverse refers to a collection of different universes that include our own. But what about …
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brigading
Brigading is a slang term for an online practice in which people band together to perform a coordinated action, especially a negative one, such as manipulating a vote or poll or harassing a specific person… -
“Venom” vs. “Poison”: Which One Is More Harmful To You?
Here’s the obvious thing about poison and venom: you don’t want either one in your body. But after that, things can get confusing. Although the two words are sometimes used interchangeably in casual use, a distinction is made between them in scientific contexts. In this article, we’ll look at the key differences between poison and venom as well as the adjective forms poisonous and venomous, …
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From Trainee To Bias: The Big 16 K-Pop Slang Terms To Know
by Claire Evans K-pop is the name of a pop music sensation that originated in South Korea and is sweeping the globe. From its energetic choreography and music to the beauty of its idols, K-pop (or K for Korea combined with pop) has entranced international and Korean fans alike—and chances are you’ve heard it, hummed it, or danced to it. (Did you catch BTS’ “Friends” …
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MTG
MTG are the initials of Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was elected to the US House of Representatives in 2020 as a representative of Georgia’s 14 District. The initialism MTG is popularly used as a short… -
RBG
RBG are the initials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was a US Supreme Court justice from 1993 until her death in 2020. The initialism RBG was and is popularly used as a short way of…
