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Whether they’re said over a PA or in a one-on-one conversation, these seemingly innocuous terms are actually codes to alert those in the know that something is up while keeping others in the dark.

Cowboys in the Old West had all kinds of colorful terms for everyday items, from eggs (‘cackleberries’) to oysters (‘saltwater vegetables’) and beyond.

A fascinating new discovery has emerged about a pamphlet found in the rafters of William Shakespeare’s childhood home.

The origins of 'with great power comes great responsibility' and the story of how it became a canon event for Spider-Man.

Enjoy this list of synonyms for ‘cool’ in the sense of “awesome, excellent, neato, super-duper.” They’re dope.

Some languages capitalize several of their pronouns. Some don’t capitalize any of them. English just capitalizes ‘I’—but why?

Certain emojis prompt uncertainty among older adults.

With spring in bloom, let’s stop and smell the etymological roses and learn the origins of flower names like orchid, tulip, and violet.

The days are getting longer and warmer, and that means it’s the perfect time to pull these fun spring words out of hibernation.

From California to Boston, here are the literal translations of every American state and capital city name.

Pigs were involved in piggyback rides lexically much more than literally.

From fold to flambé, here are the culinary terms every home cook should know.