Words

Here’s a hint: It has a little something to do with hunting.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

If you see a knight wearing a gauntlet, pray he keeps it on.

A knight throwing down his glove in Medieval Europe meant serious business.

The etymology of the ironworking tool comes with a slight twist.

The lore behind America's favorite ballpark snack is pretty fascinating.

Discover the curious origins of America’s favorite ballpark snack and why it’s called a “hot dog” to begin with. (Spoiler: It doesn’t involve any literal dog meat.)

Their etymologies, unearthed.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Despite the name, it’s completely alcohol-free.

This classic American soda started as a brewed tea made from a potentially toxic plant.

Can you guess which word’s spelling your state needs to double-check?

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

From famous musicians to literary landmarks to mythological figures—and beyond.

All over the world, people use the terms 'England,' 'Great Britain,' and the 'United Kingdom’ interchangeably, even though they all mean different things.

“Penelope Cholmondely raised her azure eyes from the crabbed scenario” is just the beginning.

Current baby name trends are here to stay.

Check out the top baby names of 2024 and their meanings.

One theory says it comes from an Irish word; another says we have the ancient Romans to thank. But the joke is on those theories, because the real story is more complicated than that.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

The rule has a little something to do with word order.

You know this rule, even if you don’t know you know it.

‘Pulling out all the stops’ means that someone is holding nothing back and making every conceivable effort to do or accomplish something. But where did the phrase come from? Pipe organs have a little something to do with it.

Made an awkward blunder in a conversation? You might have just put your foot in your mouth. Learn more about the history and origins surrounding this commonly used phrase here.