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From 'patio' to 'canyon,' these common English words actually come from Spanish.
Eden Gordon|
Discover the real origins and translations behind 10 famous American cities with Spanish names, from Key West to Los Angeles.
Nitya Rao|
Ordering a bowl of pho? You might be saying it wrong. Here is how to pronounce Vietnamese pho, why tones matter, and what the name actually means.
Jane Alexander|
From 'mogging' to '6-7,' these are the Gen Alpha slang words people are searching for the most—and some are more concerning than others.
Eden Gordon|
From bonnie to bairn, these Scottish words will have you speaking like a Highlander in no time!
Paul Anthony Jones|
Visions inspired the legendary abbess Hildegard von Bingen to create the Lingua Ignota, the world's oldest documented constructed language. The purpose behind it remains a mystery.
Eden Gordon|
Agatha Christie had her own favorite mysteries—and a few she couldn't stand. Discover the Christie books she loved most and the ones she wished readers would stop recommending.
Nitya Rao|
The history of the phrase "Don't cry over spilled milk" is a bit murky, but when to use it is clear.
Chelsea Thatcher|

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