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The meaning of the “wait for green” traffic sign is less redundant than it seems.

The literal meaning of ‘sic’ is ‘so’ or ‘thus.’ But the way writers use it is a little more nuanced.

Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.

Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.

Should you watch the Marvel movies in order of release or chronological order? And what about those Marvel TV shows? Here’s everything you need to know.

Americans favor 'Merry Christmas,' while Brits opt for 'Happy Christmas.' Here's how we got here.

It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.

A brief history of landau bars.

The origin of ‘towhead’ has roots in 14th-century England, when ‘tow’ often referred to textile fibers.

We look back at the history of Thanksgiving to explain how turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie got on your plate.

When it comes to superstitions about bad luck, indoor umbrellas are right up there with broken mirrors and black cats.

The letter-sized standard actually has roots in the 1660s, when paper was made by hand—and Herbert Hoover had something to do with it, too.