The English word "trumpery," which derives from a French word meaning "to deceive," is defined in the dictionary as "showy but worthless." It is now common knowledge (hat tip to the Internet) that ...

The claim: Image shows Wikipedia changed its definition of "definition" Definitions of key words generated debate and controversy throughout the coronavirus pandemic, as the Centers for Disease ...

A long-running theme of U.S. black history (a panel from Jacob Lawrence's 1940-41 "Migration Series") may have to be revised. © Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence ...

Discover what Gharar means in Islamic finance, why it's forbidden, and explore examples of risky transactions and the impact ...

Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

Six Seven, from Skrilla's Doot Doot, became Gen Alpha and Gen Z's viral phrase in 2025, evolving from drill slang to a ...

The following is a summary of the epilogue in my book, The Wise Guy and the Fool. What is the meaning of life? People love this question, and they love to ask it of me when they find out that I am a ...

Human emotions are complex, and quite often, language provides very accurate terms for feelings that many experience but ...

Lucy's reaction gives a hint, but for clarity, 'prima noctis' refers to an alleged medieval custom. The Latin phrase ...