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From 'flutterbudget' to 'sadiron', we’re decoding eight words from the new "Little House on the Prairie" series that have vanished from modern English.
Nitya Rao|
From "gaslighting" and "love" to "fascism" and "empathy," these are the words people are most curious about in every U.S. state, according to Google search data.
Eden Gordon|
People have been crashing out since ancient times, but the term has evolved in recent years. Here's the history of the term, and where it originated.
Paul Anthony Jones|
That motivational Henry David Thoreau quote might actually be a dupe. From "go confidently in the direction of your dreams" to "happiness is like a butterfly," these lines were never said by Thoreau at all.
Jane Alexander|
Accidents, the search for immortality, and war may have all played roles in the development of these aerial attractions. Here's how the word "fireworks" came to be.
Eden Gordon|
The origins of the phrase "straight from the horse's mouth" are debated, but might have something to do with betting on horse races.
Paul Anthony Jones|
You may have heard it on ‘The Bear’ or another food service show. Here’s what “86” means and why restaurants use the term.
Chris Wheatley|
From "I used to think I was the strangest person in the world..." to "You deserve a lover who wants you disheveled," we’re debunking the most popular quotes frequently misattributed to Frida Kahlo.
Nitya Rao|

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