Know the origins of the names of your favorite fall foods. The fall harvest doesn't let word lovers go hungry: It yields a cornucopia of etymological roots as well. Feast on the bounty of these ...

We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the words we toss around every single day without a second thought, it’s wild ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every word we use carries with it layers of history and culture that shape its meaning and usage today. Often, the words flowing ...

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