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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.

A journey through ancient calendars, astrology, and timeless traditions.
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Learn what the idiom means, where it started, when to use it, and how to tell if your ducks are in a row.
Logan DeLoye|
Regency era society papers transformed drawing room whispers into widely read public news, similar to 'Bridgerton's' all-knowing Lady Whistledown.
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The Gen Z slang term "touch grass" might have a deeper meaning.
Eden Gordon|
How fast can you name all 26 words in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet? This quiz will put your knowledge and speed to the test.
Natalie Zamora|
From “dude” to “legit,” these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.
Paul Anthony Jones|
There’s a two-part history to the origins of why we call pants a “pair” when it’s only one item of clothing. We explore the interesting background here.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Everything you need to know about where the term came from and how we use it today.
Logan DeLoye|
If you’ve been too embarrassed to ask the Gen Alpha kids in your life, here’s a rundown of what “skibidi” means and where it came from.
Paul Anthony Jones|
You’re not really wishing someone a good ‘bye.’ ‘Bye’ is just an abbreviation—and ‘good’ is sort of a mistake.
Ellen Gutoskey|
In case you aren’t caught up with the latest—or most classic—online lingo, here are 20 internet acronyms explained.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The history behind the popular acronym and what it really means to rsvp.
Logan DeLoye|
You’re far from the only one who does it, so why do we resort to weather when making small talk?
Paul Anthony Jones|
Everything you need to know about the Gen Z buzzword, including its origins and when to use it.
Logan DeLoye|
You might be surprised to learn that many words have origins from ancient Greek and Roman mythological creatures. Here are 12 examples.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Before we used the internet, these words meant something else entirely. Read on to learn the original meaning of 10 everyday internet terms.
Paul Anthony Jones|
What you call a carbonated beverage might say more about your zip code than your taste buds.
Logan DeLoye|
Where the word “woke” came from and how it’s used today.
Sam Hindman|
Winter is here—and if the bad weather catches up with you, you might find these words indispensable.
Paul Anthony Jones|
We’re giving you permission to disobey your stodgy old high school English teacher.
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