Where did spring get its name?
The Word Nerd explains why and when we started "springing time."
Tag: word etymology
Do you know what skeevy means?
My kid introduced me to another great word... skeevy. Yeah, it kinda means what it sounds like.
What you need to know about “gaslighting”
Now that I understand what gaslighting means, I'm concerned I've witnessed it. Here's what you need to know.
Why Is It Called Devil’s Food Cake?
My kid wanted to know how Devil's Food Cake got its name... and so did I.
How to Handle the Cold: Hygge
Do you know what HYGGE is? The Danish do, and since they are the happiest people on the planet, maybe we should learn from them.
How Bluetooth Got Its Name
The origin of the term "Bluetooth" has nothing to do with color or teeth. More like a Viking King. The Word Nerd explains...