Etymology
BALD CHAUVINISTS
 When I think of the word chauvinism, I immediately associate it with sexism, although it can also refer to biased support for any group. Historically, it was linked to…
Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!
Popular News
Hurricane-Relief Camp in Western North Carolina Draws Volunteers From Around the Country
"Camp Unknown" is overseen by a local couple who witnessed an increase in citizen disaster…
Where Is Trump’s Plan To Cut Spending?
Former President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of eliminating the federal income tax…
Texas Federal Judge Dismisses $847 Million Verdict Against Verizon for Patent Infringement
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a previous $847 million verdict against Verizon alleging…
Hurricane Helene Victims Include Young Siblings Killed by Falling Tree as They Slept
Falling trees and raging floods from Hurricane Helene killed more than 150 people when it…
Latest Etymology
HOLY MADAGASCAR
 The discovery of the island of Madagascar by Europeans dates back to the year 1500 when Portuguese explorer Diego…
HERCULES MONACO
 The history of Monaco dates back to ancient times when it was first settled by Phoenician sailors, followed by…
MARC OKRAND TALK
Hello! I'm Adam Aleksic. I hold a linguistics degree from Harvard University, where I co-founded the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society…
FRANK JACKSON TALK
Hello! I'm Adam Aleksic. I hold a linguistics degree from Harvard University, where I co-founded the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society…
On ‘as such’ and its ‘as-suchness’ Â
Question: I am used to "as such" referring back to a specific word or phrase. Recently, I have seen it…
PAUL FROMMER TALK
Hello! I'm Adam Aleksic. I hold a linguistics degree from Harvard University, where I co-founded the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society…
NOAM CHOMSKY TALK
Hello! I'm Adam Aleksic. I hold a linguistics degree from Harvard University, where I co-founded the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society…
HALCYON ISLAND
 The US territory of Wake Island was first discovered in 1792 by William Wake, the captain of a British trading schooner…