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25 Great Insults From 18th-Century British Slang

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25 Great Insults From 18th-Century British Slang

8 Great Arguments from the Latke-Hamentash Debate

Which delicious dish will come out on top?

8 Great Arguments from the Latke-Hamentash Debate

How Many Words Do "Eskimos" Really Have for Snow?

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How Many Words Do "Eskimos" Really Have for Snow?

7 Things You Should Know About Sign Language

A person signs "welcome" in American sign language.

7 Things You Should Know About Sign Language

For Pete’s Sake—Who Is Pete?

"That's my sake you're talking about."

Who Are the Silent Generation, and How Did They Get Their Name?

The Silent Generation is a quiet but powerful generational group.

What's the Difference Between Stuffing and Dressing?

Pictured: A delicious bowl of stuffing ... or is it dressing?

11 Classy Insults With Classical Greek and Latin Roots

These insults don't hold anything back.

Why Do We Say 'Have a Chip on Your Shoulder'?

Literal wood chips were once involved.

14 Words for Winter From Around the World

Frosty the Snowman knows the words for winter from many languages.

The Curious Origins of 16 Common Phrases

Before you go bananas, know the theories for where the phrase comes from.

15 Common Expressions Younger Kids Won't Understand

Send this list to any kid who doesn't understand why we say that we "hang up" the phone.

Why Are Some Liquors Called 'Spirits'?

A spirited pour.

Where vs. Whereas: When to Use Each One Correctly

The little conjunction that could.

17 Resume Cliches That Turn Off Hiring Managers

“We'll keep your resume on file.”

Why Is It Called “The Bronx” Instead of Just “Bronx”?

Good thing Napster's Sean Parker wasn't around to tell Bronx officials to drop the the.