A "retronym" is a term specifying the original meaning of word after a newer meaning has overtaken it.

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From ink to calm, you might be surprised to learn how many words come back to scorching temperatures.
From 'Life of Pi' to 'One Hundred Years of Solitude,' these classic works of magical realism deserve a spot on your reading list.
On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses unleashed their first studio album, 'Appetite for Destruction,' and changed the face of '80s rock.
It might be the rarest letter at our disposal, but listed under Q in the dictionary are a clutch of fantastically bizarre words.
Some butterflies drink tears, eat poop, wear false heads, and kill to survive.
Did Tom Cruise really dance in his underwear and a pair of Ray-Bans in 'Risky Business'? If you answered “yes,” you might be suffering from the Mandela Effect.
If you’re a North American observer, you’ve only ever really seen half of what the night sky has to show.
You may have seen this spotted dog on the back of a fire truck or in the movies, but how much do you know about this unusual breed?
If you’ve spent time in New York City, or plan to, you might want to brush up on some of the most common slang terms you’ll find in the Big Apple.
You probably know that these lizards can change their skin color, but they’ve got plenty of other tricks as well.
Like a rollercoaster, New York City’s Coney Island has ridden along a lengthy and bumpy history.
The coming-of-age movie is a well-tested, familiar, and deeply evocative type of film that transcends genre, age, historical period, and so much more. There are numerous masterpieces in the field, but these are 25 of our favorites.
One upside to living in a country as large as the United States is the ability to enjoy a wide variety of vacations without even needing a passport. Whether you prefer hiking or sunbathing, here are 25 vacation destinations for every kind of traveler.
Though he's mainly remembered for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr led a pretty extraordinary life.
Horses own the winner’s circle in English idioms. But where did these popular phrases originate?
From the Alfred Jewel to the Sutton Hoo treasure, these priceless artifacts made for some royally exciting finds.
From the first ovens to sliced bread, these are some of the inventions that shaped the culinary world.
Find out more about 'The Road,' author Cormac McCarthy's haunting look at a post-apocalyptic world thrown into chaos, from what he wrote the book on to how Oprah contributed to its success.