‘50s Slang: 21 Ginchy Terms You Should Know
Curious about 1950s slang? Learn about beatniks, backseat bingo, and other popular terms that captured the spirit of the era.
Curious about 1950s slang? Learn about beatniks, backseat bingo, and other popular terms that captured the spirit of the era.
The master of Americana often drew on real people for inspiration, including one little boy who grew up to be the chairman of Nintendo.
Norway may not seem to have much in common with Texas, but when Norwegians want to express how wild and outrageous something is, they go straight for this state-based euphemism.
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day? And why do they eat corned beef and cabbage? Let’s dive into the origins of some popular ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Discover the vibrant Irish culture through its language and slang. Learn key phrases to use on St. Paddy’s Day and beyond, from ‘craic’ and ‘sláinte’ to ‘céad míle fáilte’ and ‘may the road rise up to meet you.’
The creative team behind ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ inherited the heavy task of recreating the movie's time-traveling DeLorean for the stage.
Canadians are known for their hospitality, but their niceness might be exaggerated.
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You could own the costume that made Mr. Darcy’s lake scene so unforgettable.
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The age ranges and birth years for Gen Z and Gen Alpha—along with Millennials—are clearer (so we can all quit fighting about it now).
Were the '70s really the height of disco, punk, and the sexual revolution? Host Justin Dodd investigates in this episode of “Misconceptions."
When were JNCO jeans popular and how did they come to be? Discover more about the history of these ultra wide-legged pants and why they were created in the first place.
From balancing an egg to eating phallic food, here are nine rituals to celebrate the start of spring.
The Silent Generation may not be as flashy a group as Millennials, but they wield a surprising amount of influence over our culture.
All Chinese New Year celebrations are celebrations of the Lunar New Year, but not all Lunar New Year celebrations are traditionally Chinese.
Burns Night isn't the only thing named after Robert Burns. Streets, towns, and monuments throughout the world were christened in his honor.
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Grab your best china plate (a.k.a. mate) and feast your mince pies (otherwise known as your eyes) on these fascinating and delightful terms in this guide to Cockney rhyming slang.
Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.
The Pew Research Center polled thousands of U.S. residents to find out how often people actually tip for various services.
Wastoid, wedgie, and dumpster fire, oh my! In the latest episode of The List Show, you can learn about the fun origins of some pretty wacky and absolutely real slang terms from the last hundred years.
Generation Alpha—the children of Millennials and the kid siblings of Generation Z—was born the same year the iPad was released.
You may know Austin, Texas, as the Live Musical Capital of the World that’s devoted to keepin’ itself weird—but you might not be familiar with the city’s many slang terms.