‘What Hath God Wrought’: The Biblical Phrase That Made Scientific History
The origins of ‘what hath God wrought’ go much farther back than the first telegraph message.
The origins of ‘what hath God wrought’ go much farther back than the first telegraph message.
Here are 20 fun bits of Olympics slang, from diving’s ‘bingo’ to gymnastics’ ‘twisties.’
The abbreviations are widely understood as “morning” and “afternoon,” but what do the Latin translations actually mean?
In the 2000s, the internet took over, as did social media, streaming, and cell phones that were also cameras and tiny computers. The slang of this era didn’t disappoint, either: From amazeballs to mukbang and beyond, here are some terms you might not have
The origins are often more complicated (and fun) than you’d expect.
From 'giggle smoke' to 'Nixon,' these marijuana nicknames deserve a resurgence.
Clichés may be annoying in everyday life. But within the scope of this clever illustration, you'll be excited to find them.
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.
Here’s a rundown of some Southern slang terms that might be beneficial to keep in mind the next time you’re visiting.
From adulting to doggo, you can thank Millennials for popularizing these slang terms.
When it comes to abbreviations for animal names, doggy for dog makes sense, as does kitty for cat, when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?
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.
Armando Iannucci’s iconic BBC comedy is one of television’s finest, and sweariest, sitcoms
Whether you’re playing a game of basketball or watching one, you want to sound like a pro. These slang terms will help.
The generational group born between 1946 and 1964 contributed a lot to slang.
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.