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The origins of the phrase "once in a blue moon" are rooted in an anti-Roman clergy pamphlet and a volcanic explosion in Indonesia.

'Third places' are spaces that are separate from home and work. They may be critical for individual and collective well-being.

From, "chucking a sickie" to "having a yarn," these Aussie slang terms deserve a global audience.

From "thrasonical" to "contumelious," these words are certainly unique ways to call out arrogant folks.

You’ve heard the word tossed around countless times, but its true meaning and origins have often been overlooked... until now.

From "bogie" to "fugie," there are a lot of words that end in "IE" you may never have heard of—and this could come in handy for your Wordle skills.

Boost your Wordle game with these 5-letter words ending in “er.” Perfect for tricky guesses and strategy.

There's a colorful Southern saying for pretty much every scenario life might throw at you.

From "NPC" to "SOB," these insults should be used with care.

Shakespeare was not above a dirty joke. Here are eight of his filthiest puns and witticisms.

The term "Wuthering" comes from Old Norse, and explains a lot about Emily Brontë's classic, 'Wuthering Heights.'

"Spinster" wasn't always a criticism. Here's the story of how this term evolved from a label for a person who spun wool and thread for a living to an unfortunate, single, older woman.

From 'ghosting' to 'sneaky link,' these modern dating-related slang words might give you some clarity into your own relationships.

While the days of forcing left-handed children to use their right hands are mostly over, the bias against lefties continues in most languages around the world.

The "GPT" in ChatGPT stands for "generative pre-trained transformer"—three words that contain the keys to understanding how generative AI works.

Breaking down the origins of the name you’ll hear during this year’s Winter Olympics.

From death spiral to twizzle, you might not be familiar with these figure skating terms. Brush up on your sports jargon this Winter Olympics.

A journey through ancient calendars, astrology, and timeless traditions.

Learn what the idiom means, where it started, when to use it, and how to tell if your ducks are in a row.

Regency era society papers transformed drawing room whispers into widely read public news, similar to 'Bridgerton's' all-knowing Lady Whistledown.

The Gen Z slang term "touch grass" might have a deeper meaning.

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From TikTok to meme culture, “mogging” is having a moment. Here’s what it means and why it’s used to describe outshining others.

Let's look into the interesting history of the idiom "piece of cake."

From 19th-century literature to modern true crime, “alpine divorce” has become a viral dating term with a dark backstory.

Why do we say “hit the sack” when it’s time for bed? Uncover the surprisingly literal origins of this cozy idiom and how it stuck around.

The “fake spring” meme is trending online. Here’s the meaning behind the viral weather-inspired joke.

Discover where the phrase “star-crossed lovers” originated and how Shakespeare’s tragic romance and astrology shaped its meaning.

Get the scoop on common British slang terms that have crossed the pond and slipped into everyday American talk.

Ever wonder why we call someone a “crush”? Explore the surprising origins of this classic phrase and how it became part of modern love language.

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