Etymology
BAMBOO BONGS
The term bong referring to a device used for smoking substances is a relatively recent addition to the English language. It was first introduced in the early 1970s by…
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SPOT MISIDENTIFIED
When the Swedish music streaming platform Spotify was first becoming successful, all the news outlets reporting on it were told…
HAIRY MAN
The sasquatch is a mysterious creature in North American folklore, blending elements of Native American and European legends. The…
SAPPHIC LESBIANS
For centuries, the word Lesbian was used to refer exclusively to people from the island of Lesbos in the Aegean…
WRIST GAITER
A gaiter is a type of protective leg covering for the ankle. Despite its similarity in spelling and meaning, the word…
HOME-LIKE MANEUVER
The Heimlich maneuver was named after Dr. Henry Jay Heimlich, who developed the procedure in 1974. The surname "Heimlich"…
MYNANA
Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well-being. It has numerous benefits for both the body and…
MERCHANT PROJECTION
The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection often criticized for distorting landmasses near the poles but nevertheless frequently used in…
MAIAS FELIX
The Gregorian calendar we use today has its origins in the old Roman calendar, which had only ten months,…