In case you didn’t already know, I have a strange passion for etymology. It’s fascinating to study how words change...
Amid the recent inauguration news, I kept hearing the word “rostrum.” “As he approaches the rostrum tomorrow…” “Donald Trump began...
Blatherskite – “A person who talks at great length without saying much of sense.” Basically, a blatherer. What a great...
The WORD, get it? Haha, wordplay. You tend to hear the word “anecdote” in two contexts these days. Either it’s...
Love, jealousy, betrayal, friends turning each other into animals…all hiding in one tiny SAT word! In episode 43 of the...
It's not often that someone's name transforms into an insult, but when it does, it's usually pretty memorable!
I don’t remember the first time I heard the word “kudos,” but I distinctly remember thinking that it was 1970’s...
You may already know that what we in the U.S. call “soccer,” most of the rest of the world refers...
If you’re a fan of Greek history, you’re probably familiar with the story of Theseus and the minotaur. But did...
Have you ever looked at the calendar and thought, “Well, that makes no sense”? October starts with “oct,” but it’s...
If you’re like most people, you’ve got goals or dreams — you’re looking for something to make your life even better. I...
Never thought you'd read that title, eh? No, The College Board hasn't implemented a Hunger Games-style exit questionnaire...