20 Fall Harvest Words and Their Origins
Fall is here, and you're getting hungry. Feast on this cornucopia of etymologies for seasonal veggies straight from the garden.
2023-09-23 01:21
77 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using
We don’t know how these Victorian slang terms ever fell out of fashion, but we propose bringing them back, as soon as possible.
2023-08-31 01:53
Why Do We Like to 'Nip It in the Bud'?
The idiom goes back centuries. And no, it's not 'nipping it in the butt.'
2023-08-15 22:24
The 20 Most Mispronounced Tech Terms May Surprise You
Discover the most commonly mispronounced tech terms and brand names, and settle once and for all whether it’s ”jif or ”gif.”
2023-08-01 20:18
The Origins of the Phrase ‘Bee in Your Bonnet’
We’re all familiar with the feeling of having an idea or subject stuck in your head that makes it difficult to think about anything else. But why (and when) did we start comparing that experience to a bee buzzing around in your hat?
2023-07-26 22:19
Why Is TV Called the ‘Boob Tube’?
When TVs became popular in the 20th century, some people started calling it ‘the tube.’ That nickname soon spawned an even catchier one: ‘the boob tube.’
2023-07-20 04:26
The #@!*~ Most Swear-Filled TV Show Finales of All Time
The Roy family of 'Succession' is pretty foul-mouthed, but are they the filthiest TV characters?
2023-06-03 06:19
Oven vs. Stove: What's the Difference?
And how does a range fit into all this?
2023-05-30 01:25
Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
2023-05-09 01:29