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‘Hippopotamus’ is Latin for “river-horse,” which makes sense for these semiaquatic mammals. The origins of some other animal names aren’t quite as literal.

'Glee' never wasted a chance to cast a celebrity in a small role. Here are 31 great examples.

From mullet to bucket list, these terms from pop culture are newer than you may have assumed.

Rin Tin Tin was found on a World War I battlefield in France before making his way to Hollywood, while poor Arnold the Pig was rumored to have been eaten after ‘Green Acres’ was canceled.

Drawing from Norse mythology, these classic Viking names are associated with strength, war, valor and lots of weaponry.

If you’ve ever needed a word for a piece of bread eaten just after a bath, or a term for an unpleasant choice between three options, you’re in luck.

A handful of centuries-old sailing words remain known only to the saltiest of seamen, but some have become part of our everyday language.

Clara Bow, one of the earliest megastars of the silent film era, is famous for being Hollywood’s first “It Girl.” But there’s a lot more to Bow’s dramatic life than bobbed hair and flapper couture.

Remember when Mr. Potato Head was just an actual, edible potato with stuff you'd stick into him? And “Captain Action” promised to be any superhero you could afford the clothes for?

Shakespeare is the first known citation for over a thousand words and even more meanings—but new research occasionally shows that Shakespeare actually didn't originate some phrases, a trend that will likely continue over time.

Medieval dog names ran the gamut from 'Argument' to 'Feete.'

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Barbie,’ here are the biggest summer blockbusters since 1974.