History
12 words and their wacky Latin origins
Here are 15 words you probably use regularly, and their intriguing ancient Latin roots.
History
History
How the most iconic cocktails got their names
As any cocktail drinker will know, there are a handful of staples that have become timeless in their effects and execution. Let’s take a look at how some of these got their names.
Grammar
Are "toward" & "towards" really interchangeable?
Similar to their grammarian brethren of backward, frontward, upward, downward, or any other directional prepositions, whether you decide to include the suffix of “s” on toward, you will be correct in either case. But why?
Slang
Where did the term "Debbie Downer" originate?
Who is Debbie Downer and why is she so good at ruining a party?
All Words
Where did blogs, magazines and newspapers get their start?
There’s more ways than ever to get your daily dose of news, insight and information. Where did the words newspaper, magazine, and blog come from?
History
How streets get their names
Have you ever wondered where your street got its name? First, let’s look at the supposed differences between roads, streets, lanes, avenues and boulevards.
History
Where did the word "smoothie" come from?
Whether green, fruity, frosty, or creamy, smoothies are one of the most popular go-to options for breakfast, snacks and post-workout recovery meals these days. But have you ever stopped to think about where the word smoothie comes from?
History
Do you know the real meaning behind these popular sayings?
One of the many quirks of the English language is our knack for twisting words into proverbs and phrases. Let's take a look at these idioms.
History
What do A.M. and P.M. actually stand for?
In Latin, a.m. stands for ante meridian. Translated, this means before midday. The counterpart, p.m., stands for post meridian, which, you guessed it, translates to after midday.
History
How Did The Months Get Their Names?
The names of the months were set in Ancient Rome. They went through a few changes, and there are clues that allude to this in the current names.
History
The History Behind Cooking Terms
Of course, with the development of new methods and technologies, new language has to be created to describe them. Here, we will take a look at some of the modern cooking words used in English, and where they came from.
History
Five Common Barbecue Terms and Their Tasty Origins
There are plenty of hotly contested terms in the world of barbecue that anyone who enjoys smoked pork meals should know.