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Booyah — Dictionary.com Is 30! A Trip Back to 1995

Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?

History

“Pie” vs. “Cake”: ’s Baked Into Their Delicious Differences?

Commonly Confused

Bet You Can’t Guess Where The Word “Glamour” Comes From

Holidays

The Forgotten Verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Current Events

Why Do We Call It The “Silver Screen”?

History

Is Potato Salad Even A “Salad”?

Commonly Confused

Is Fish Considered Meat?

Commonly Confused

How Did The Color Pink Become Associated With Valentine’s Day?

Holidays

“Pup-ular” Words to Use During the Doggone Puppy Bowl

Hobbies & Passions

Is “Mistletoe” And Why Do We Kiss Under It?

Holidays

Is The “War On Christmas”?

Holidays

Is “Noel” the Same Thing as “Christmas”?

Commonly Confused
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Words We Know Because Of Star Trek

Whether or not you're a Trekkie, you are bound to know (and even use) some of these phrases made popular by the beloved sci-fi franchise, Star Trek.

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Find out which term came first.

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