

Why We Call It 'Soccer' (When Everyone Else Calls It 'Football'!)
You may already know that what we in the U.S. call “soccer,” most of the rest of the world refers to as “football.” But do you know why...
Erica Abbett
Jan 14, 2021


Theseus THE Pig + Helen of Troy
If you’re a fan of Greek history, you’re probably familiar with the story of Theseus and the minotaur. But did you know that the word...
Erica Abbett
Jan 6, 2021


The Juicy 'Tell-All' Novel That Changed the Word
The WORD, get it? Haha, wordplay. You tend to hear the word “anecdote” in two contexts these days. Either it’s a fancy stand-in for...
Erica Abbett
Jan 4, 2021


Don't Be a Blatherskite—Learn This Amazing Word!
Blatherskite – “A person who talks at great length without saying much of sense.” Basically, a blatherer. What a great word. Definitely...
Erica Abbett
Jan 1, 2021


Why the Months Make No Sense
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....
Erica Abbett
Dec 28, 2020


A Word That Makes Everything Better
If you’re like most people, you’ve got goals or dreams—you’re looking for something to make your life even better. I can’t promise that...
Erica Abbett
Aug 12, 2020