History

“Mary had a little lamb…” Be honest. Did you mentally go, “little lamb” after you read that? Those five words are so catchy, they were...

Have you ever looked at a calendar and thought, "Well that makes no sense"? October starts with “oct,” but it’s not the 8th month....

Discover the fascinating linguistic history of names turned insults, such as "Karen" and "Quisling." Explore the intriguing story behind the

Never thought you'd read that title, eh? No, The College Board has not implemented some kind of Hunger Games -style exit questionnaire,...

Would you believe me if I told you that the word “money,” something so valued and coveted, actually traces its roots back to a flock of...

There are two sides to the coin when it comes to using stories to improve your vocabulary. If you’re a seasoned Vocabbett listener,...

“Wow, that’s really manly of you, to be such a good person!” – Ancient Romans As we continue our study of etymology, it may amuse (annoy?...