We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the ...

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Words did not spring out of nowhere – the language we use has developed throughout history and the words you use come from many different places around the world. With a little knowledge you can work ...

Because a prude is prudent when it comes to sexual matters, you might take it for granted that “prude” and “prudent” have the same origins. But making that assumption “wouldn’t be prudent,” as the ...

The study of word origins (that is, etymology) is every bit the serious academic discipline you might expect it to be — except when it's not. As it turns out, people have a propensity to make false ...

First in a series of occasional short takes on unusual courses in local schools. For a few hours every other afternoon, Latin and Greek roots rain on Phil Rosenthal's etymology class at Park View High ...

Every language has its peculiarity, languages make up the entirety of any culture. 7 words and phrases in the Yoruba language with Hausa or Arabic It is also usually common to have some words in a ...