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10 Mnemonic Tricks for Never Forgetting Anything Again

Your guide to never forgetting anything again.

The Origins of 14 Cocktail Names

Here are the stories—and theories—behind 14 of your favorite alcoholic tipples, from bellinis to mimosas.

35 Creative Slang Terms for Death From the Past 600 Years

Many of these slang terms for death are still familiar, but quite a few are less known—and still delightful.

What's a 'Wheelhouse' and Why is Something in Mine?

It's all about boats. And baseball.

8 Pop Culture References to Yogi Berra's "It Ain't Over Till It's Over"

The fat lady has nothing on Yogi's "It ain't over" saying.

What Does It Take to Be a Freelance Fortune Cookie Writer?

They might not be tall, dark strangers, but their stories are fascinating nonetheless.

Finally, an answer to where the phrase sleeping with the fishes came from!

10 Pieces of Mob Lingo You Should Know

Whether you’re obsessed with 'GoodFellas' and 'The Godfather' or are binge-watching 'The Sopranos,' this list is for you.

11 Wonderful Words from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Happy Roald Dahl Day!

An 1884 illustration of spectators in the theater

30 Words and Phrases From Victorian Theatrical Slang

Nicknames for noisy babies? Just because these terms from Victorian theater have dropped out of use doesn't mean they're any less applicable today.

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"Bruh" and "Manspreading" Added by Oxford Dictionaries in Latest Update

What's the Difference Between Aluminum and Aluminium?

A little peer pressure goes a long way in the chemistry world.

16 Little Words and Phrases for Describing Small Amounts

When we’re looking to describe an amount that’s teensy-weensy, the words aren’t precise, but they are folksy and charming.

10 Cheertastic Terms from Bring It On

Ready? OK! Bring It On cheered into theaters 15 years ago this month. So dust off those pom-poms, squeeze into that sweater, and jump into some cheer slang, pop culture references, and the story behind spanky pants.

15 of the Coolest Clique Names in Pop Culture

While not every school has cliques, nearly all of them in pop culture seem to.

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15 Ripsniptious Faux-Educated Words of the 19th Century

Most of the terms came and went in the way that slang does, but a few were so melodious and apt that they became a part of our permanent vocabulary.

172 Words to Describe Coffee From the Official Taster’s Flavor Wheel

Describe tomorrow morning's warmer-upper just like a 'coffee sommelier.'

12 Timey-Wimey Terms from Doctor Who

If you're new to the Whoniverse, you'll need a crash course in Who-speak. Discover these fun 'Doctor Who' terms.

21 Words From David Foster Wallace's Vocabulary List

He was always on the lookout for new words, which he kept in a growing file on his computer.

18 Most Relevant Words (By Candidate) from the GOP Debates

Text analysis reveals the most relevant words for each candidate from the GOP debates

How One Mysterious Medical Case Helped Map the Brain

How one mysterious medical case helped map the brain.

12 Head-Scratching Terms Heard on Film Sets

Want to be a Hollywood insider? Then you’d better know the industry jargon.

Both flour and flower come from the same root word

15 Pairs of Words That Surprisingly Come From the Same Source

Sometimes words we might not expect to have anything in common historically do go back to the same source. They’re called etymological doublets—here are 15 of them.

New World Champ of French Scrabble Doesn’t Speak Any French

11 Post-Apocalyptic Words from 'Beyond Thunderdome'

ere are 11 post-apocalyptic words Max learns from the Thunderdome and beyond.

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