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5-Letter Words Ending in ‘T’ to Help You Improve Your Wordle Skills

Here are scores of words ending in ‘T’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

People don‘t really carry their belongings on sticks.

The Possible Origins of 7 Odd Visual Clichés

Why do we expect bankrupt people to wear barrels, or bank robbers to carry money bags marked with dollar signs? Discover the origins of these odd visual clichés.

McDonald's has tried on dozens of slogans over the years.

14 Fast Food Slogans You Probably Forgot All About

From "Where's Herb?" to "We Speak Fish," these fast food slogans didn't withstand the test of time.

You’ll want to work these Scottish slang terms into conversation.

Scottish Slang: 13 Terms You Should Know

Curious about Scottish slang? Learn the meanings of terms like ‘git awa’ and bile yer heid’ and impress your friends on your next visit to Scotland.

Crash Blossoms: 17 Funny News Headlines That Make No Sense

From “Milk Drinkers Turn to Powder” to “Indian Ocean Talks,” these funny news headlines will make you say, “Wait, what?”

5-Letter Words Ending in ‘O’ to Help You Improve Your Wordle Skills

Here are dozens of words ending in ‘O’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Welcome to the land of pub subs and snowbirds.

13 Fun Florida Slang Terms You Should Know

From pub sub to snowbird, here's the slang you need to know to sound like a local in the Sunshine State.

Slim Jim Light Bulb Commercial (Macho Man Randy Savage) (1996)

‘Oooh Yeah’: How Everyone Learned to ‘Snap Into a Slim Jim’

Discover the fascinating origins of the phrase “snap into a Slim Jim,” plus learn how the legendary “Macho Man” Randy Savage got his start with the tangy snack, which was a barfly favorite back in the 1940s.

Left to right: Cillian Murphy, Saoirse Ronan, and Domhnall Gleeson.

30 Irish Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

Learn how to pronounce ‘Saoirse,’ ‘Cillian,’ and other tricky Irish names.

5-Letter ‘S’ Words to Help You Improve Your Wordle Skills

Here are scores of words that start with ‘S’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Presidents Day vs. President’s Day vs. Presidents’ Day: Which One Is It?

The apostrophe in Presidents Day—or President's Day or Presidents's Day—is all over the place ... or nowhere to be found at all.

15 Kitchen Slang Terms You May Know From ‘The Bear’

From 'yes, chef’ to ‘eighty-six,’ we’ve decoded restaurant kitchen lingo with help from a professional chef.

Why Do We Say ‘Sweat Like a Pig’?

Swine don‘t really sweat much. So why do we associate them with being nervous?

5-Letter Words Ending in ‘E’ to Help You Improve Your Wordle Skills

Here are scores of words ending in ‘E’ that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

In Layman’s Terms, What Is the Meaning of ‘Layman's Terms’?

We offer an explanation about the meaning of layman's terms anyone can understand.

This ‘dimber cove’ is ‘bughouse’ for his ‘dainty duck’ on Valentine’s Day.

20 Old-Fashioned Terms to Bring Back for Valentine’s Day

Want to add some old-timey charm to your Valentine’s Day? From ‘bughouse’ to ‘zippy,’ learn about romantic terms from eras past to surprise and delight your loved one.

5-Letter ‘A’ Words to Help You Improve Your Wordle Skills

Here are dozens of words starting with 'A' that have never been the Wordle solution (yet).

Who First Said ‘The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword’?

Weirdly enough, it's the same guy who gave Snoopy the opening to his epically bad novel.

The 1960s gave us a lot of marvy slang still in use today.

25 Bits of Groovy ’60s Slang

Discover the most iconic slang from the 1960s and how it shaped modern language. From 'flower power' to 'groovy,' these terms are the linguistic legacy of the decade.

Times weren't as simple as they seemed for members of the Silent Generation.

Why Is It Called the Silent Generation?

The Silent Generation may not be as flashy a group as Millennials, but they wield a surprising amount of influence over our culture.

You might want to keep some of these slang terms for kids in your back pocket.

16 Funny Slang Terms for Children

Looking for new ways to describe the children in your life? From ankle-biters and saucepan lids to breadsnatchers and drape apes, these are funny slang terms for kids you’ll definitely want to use.

‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’ by Russell Patterson.

1920s Slang: 35 Hotsy-Totsy Terms We Should Bring Back

From ‘alarm clock’ to ‘zozzled,’ these delightful 1920s terms will transport you back in time.

This person is literally feeling their oats—but is that where the phrase came from?

Where Does the Phrase ‘Feeling One’s Oats’ Come From?

The idiom has little to do with playing with our food and more to do with equine diets.

35 Awesome Australian Slang Terms You Should Know

Australian English is more than just an accent. From ‘arvo’ to ‘yakka,’ learn fun and fascinating Australian slang terms to help you speak like a true Aussie.

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