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The origins of 20 political words and terms
Stacker via AOL· 2 months agoPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Ciano // Stacker // Shutterstock "Gerrymander," "blue states," and "red tape." These words populate headlines and...
The Story Behind 5 of the Weirdest Words in the English Language
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHave you ever wondered where all the weird words in English come from? For example, when someone...
Dear internet: THIS is what the word 'twink' really means
Out via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe epidemic of gay culture illiteracy has gone too far! In today’s culture we have to constantly...
10 Words Added To First Oxford Dictionary Of African American English
VIBE via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA first-of-its-kind dictionary is coming to the world that’s comprised of words created, defined,...
What does the slang word 'mid' really mean?
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 months ago"Mid" is a slang word for anything that's ... blah. Meh. Eh. According to Bark.us, a company that decodes teen slang, "mid" is "a term used to describe...
What is the meaning of the word 'eclipse'? Here is its origin ahead of April 8 event.
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 months agoWhere does a solar eclipse get its name? Why is it called an "eclipse"? As Michiganders prepare for...
FYI, The Cardigan Was Named After Someone Specific
HuffPost Life via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMister Rogers may be the most iconic cardigan-wearer in pop culture history. The knitwear world is filled with different styles, from chunky oversized...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's crossword, I Just Can't Explain It (Freestyle)
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThere are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! I Just...
Gene Kelly’s widow says she never ‘thought’ about 47-year age gap
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 months agoGene Kelly’s widow has reflected on her nearly 50-year age gap with the Hollywood legend. Patricia...
Fact Check: California Was Supposedly Named After Fictional Isle of Black Women Who Kept Griffins as...
Snopes via Yahoo News· 1 month agoPublic domain and Getty Images. Claim: California got its name from a fictional island inhabited...