List of All Articles with Tag 'language'

The National Guard also flagged the suspect, saying they feared he would "commit a mass shooting".

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

Provides an overview of New Caledonia including key facts about this French Pacific Ocean territory.

Whether you call it Mischief Night, Devil's Night, or something else, it all means one thing: wanton destruction of property.

Geographers and climatologists have a goody bag full of wonderful words that get super specific about wind.

Familiarize yourself with these spooky slang terms for the spectral from the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).

The pronunciations of names like ‘Yves’ and ‘Geneviève’ aren’t hard once you’ve heard them a few times.

What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.

The difference between misinformation and disinformation boils down to the intent behind it (or lack thereof). Plus, a handy trick for knowing which term to use when the time comes.

Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters turn up everywhere at Halloween—including in our language, and sometimes where you least expect.

When talking about the fundament, some terms have slipped through the crack of lexical history—so please enjoy these old and enjoyable terms for the hindquarters.

Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.