Vocab for Homecoming: Corsage
Did you know that the word corsage originally described a part of the body or the bodice of a woman's dress? Find out how "corsage" came to mean that little bo...
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The Origin of Hydrangea
Can hydrangea, the beautiful flower, and Hydra, the awful monster, come from the same Greek root? The Word Nerd's kid wanted to know...
Yosemite: Travel Tips and Info
The story behind the naming of Yosemite, plus some tips on getting the most out of a trip to this beautiful park.
What’s the Story Behind Ketchup?
What's the right way to spell ketchup, and where did this word come from? The Word Nerd explains.
Vocab from Jodi Picoult: Allomother
Allomothers exist among animals and humans... do you know what they are? The Word Nerd explains.
The Origin of Jumbo
My son discovered the interesting origin of "jumbo" while reading some great "guys" fiction.