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, but the story is equally shocking! The book of Judges , in the Old Testament of the Bible, tells the story of a battle between the Ephraimites and the Gileadites. Having won the battle, the Gileadites decided they didn’t want any survivors to make it home, so they set up checkpoints along the Jordan River. Anyone who wanted to pass was asked

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?...