And if you’re a true dictionary lover, then you can always name your child “Merriam” or “Webster,” in honor of the oldest dictionary publisher in the United States. All jokes aside, word names offer ...

In the past, the United States has suffered demagogues like Senator Joseph McCarthy, Father Charles Coughlin, Governor George ...

The media has boiled down Project 2025’s main objectives affecting the public, but lacks the space to use direct quotes ...

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A rumor circulating online since at least June 2024 claims a picture authentically shows a fully restored 1875 chuckwagon. In the image, the vehicle appeared similar to the Tesla Cybertruck.

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City. Legislation passed by the City Council officially became law over the weekend after ...

The term “jaywalking” dates to the early 20th century and has its roots in Midwestern slang for a country bumpkin or rube, ...

“Different online dictionaries disagree,” wrote a fifth, citing the below dictionary definitions: Merriam Webster: defines alliteration as “the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds ...

The Collins English Dictionary has named “brat” its word of the year for 2024. While Americans might be more familiar with ...

John Kelly, Trump's former chief-of-staff, says he fits the definition of a 'fascist.' But what does the often-used, ...