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In February 1919, just a few months after World War 1 ended, a story appeared in the UK's Manchester Guardian called “World War No. 2.”

The terms 'concrete' and 'cement' are often used interchangeably to describe hard, gray building material, but there is a difference.

Your smartphone is the window to all the knowledge in the world—and these apps will help you unlock it.

A degree in lexicography can actually hurt your chances of getting the job. Here are some more secrets from the people behind the dictionary.

From ‘poltroon’ to ‘slugabed’ and beyond, this list will surely add some color to your future squabbles.

Four hundred years ago, if you were a seafaring thief, the label that you received said a great deal—mainly about whoever it was doing the labeling.

Two and a half years after the Associated Press OK’d the gender-fluid pronoun, Merriam-Webster follows suit.

Ever wonder how a street got its name? Well New York doesn't only have the common street names like "20th street" as everyone assumes, here are eight NYC street names and their history.

The new learning app matches a word with four pictures that demonstrate its meaning in different ways.

Joe Gillard, creator of History Hustle, has assembled some of history’s best bon mots in 'The Little Book of Lost Words: Collywobbles, Snollygosters, and 86 Other Surprisingly Useful Terms Worth Resurrecting.'

KISS paid a visit to Cincinnati as part of their farewell tour, where they sold commemorative T-shirts with the city’s name written on the back ... except they spelled it "Cincinnatti."

Even if Latin is considered a dead language, it’s everywhere. And now, you can learn a little more of it on Duolingo, who just came up with new Latin words for decidedly modern things.