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For Pete’s Sake—Who Is Pete?

"That's my sake you're talking about."

For Pete’s Sake—Who Is Pete?

11 Wonderful Winter Weather Terms

Parhelia of "sun dogs" appear over a field in Iowa.

11 Wonderful Winter Weather Terms

What's the Difference Between Stuffing and Dressing?

Pictured: A delicious bowl of stuffing ... or is it dressing?

What's the Difference Between Stuffing and Dressing?

11 Classy Insults With Classical Greek and Latin Roots

These insults don't hold anything back.

11 Classy Insults With Classical Greek and Latin Roots

Why Do We Say 'Have a Chip on Your Shoulder'?

Literal wood chips were once involved.

Everything You Need to Know About Generation Alpha—The Children of Millennials

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14 Words for Winter From Around the World

Frosty the Snowman knows the words for winter from many languages.

Why Are Some Liquors Called 'Spirits'?

A spirited pour.

Where vs. Whereas: When to Use Each One Correctly

The little conjunction that could.

17 Resume Cliches That Turn Off Hiring Managers

“We'll keep your resume on file.”

Why Is It Called the Placebo Effect?

Spot the sugar pill.

20 Words Merriam-Webster Is Adding to the Dictionary in 2021

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42 Old English Insults

Quisby is just one excellent word you'll want to add to your list of insults.

The History Behind 8 Famous Tongue Twisters

Tongue twisters have had people tripping over words for centuries.

15 Terms Every Ghost Hunter Should Know

Reference these terms on your next ghost hunt.

5 Essential Types of Words That Some Languages Do Without

"Yes" and "no" seem pretty essential, but not all languages use them.