Why Is It Called “Iceberg” Lettuce?
Let’s explore the origins of America's most disrespected lettuce.
Let’s explore the origins of America's most disrespected lettuce.
And how do chauvinism and jingoism factor in?
Despite what the name suggests, most modern ginger ales lack both real ginger and ale.
The original meaning of ‘the full monty’ may involve a hearty breakfast or a three-piece suit.
Plus, a map of the state names that are hardest to spell.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
What it is, why it’s called that, and how to say it correctly.
The Arnold Schwarzenegger–starring Netflix series takes its title from World War II military slang. Here’s what 'fubar' means.
The words we use for family members in English are specific about some things, but vague about others. These words will help fill in the gaps.
Here’s the invisible etymology that turned Johns into Jacks.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Lemonade kickstarted the trend. But there’s more to the story than that.
We know brownie points are something we can earn with spouses or superiors. But where did the term come from?
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Here’s a hint: It has a little something to do with hunting.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
English came out on top by a large margin.
A knight throwing down his glove in Medieval Europe meant serious business.
At the most extreme, some forms of constrained writing are even more self-limiting and end up being very, very constrained indeed.
The etymology of the ironworking tool comes with a slight twist.
Discover the curious origins of America’s favorite ballpark snack and why it’s called a “hot dog” to begin with. (Spoiler: It doesn’t involve any literal dog meat.)
Their etymologies, unearthed.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Can you guess which word’s spelling your state needs to double-check?