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7 Unexplained Mysteries From the World of Science

An aerial view of the mysterious Patom crater in Siberia.

7 Unexplained Mysteries From the World of Science

20 Excellent Words Coined in the Last 20 Years

The figurative meaning of the term dumpster fire dates back to 2008.

20 Excellent Words Coined in the Last 20 Years

14 Scots Words from the Works of Robert Burns

Portrait of Robert Burns, painted by Alexander Nasmyth.

14 Scots Words from the Works of Robert Burns

Titular vs. Eponymous: What’s the Difference?

Miranda is an important character in Shakespeare's The Tempest, but she's not the titular role.

Titular vs. Eponymous: What’s the Difference?

Capital vs. Capitol

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11 Words That Don't Mean What They Sound Like

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Why Are Marines Called 'Jarheads'?

Why are Marines known as jarheads? The answer may have something to do with mules.

11 Products to Start Your New Year’s Resolution On a Positive Note

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What's the Origin of 'Let the Cat Out of the Bag'?

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The Right Way to Pronounce Açaí

Açaí berries are delicious. They're also hard to pronounce.

What’s the Difference Between a Fact and a Factoid?

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The Unappetizing Origins of 'The Proof Is in the Pudding'

It's not this kind of pudding.

The Origins of 12 Christmas Words

Where did the word pointsettia come from, anyway?

The Meaning of 'Just Deserts'

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The American Dialect Society Needs Your Help Choosing 2020’s Word of the Year

They're debating whether it should be "the 'rona" or "Zoom."

The Pig Latins of 11 Other Languages

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