15 Upstate New York Slang Terms You Should Know
You might know everything there is to know about New York City slang, but the moment you leave the city, fuhgeddaboudit. Upstate New York has its own set of regional colloquialisms, often depending on which area of the state you’re in.
2023-11-28 05:26
Sierra Leone country profile
Provides an overview of Sierra Leone, including key dates and facts about this west African state.
2023-11-27 21:52
20 Super Literal German Compound Words
Germany is the land of Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, and super literal compound words like Glühbirne (“glow pear,” a.k.a. “lightbulb”) and Baumwolle (“tree wool,” otherwise known as cotton).
2023-11-22 21:20
What Does the Phrase ‘Talk Turkey’ Mean—And Where Did it Come From?
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
2023-11-21 22:20
Liberia country profile
Provides an overview of Liberia, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-11-20 19:22
Guatemala country profile
Provides an overview of Guatemala, including key facts about this Central American country.
2023-11-20 19:22
Luxembourg country profile
Provides an overview of Luxembourg, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
2023-11-20 18:51
Vatican country profile
Provides an overview of the Vatican, including key events and facts about this small European state.
2023-11-17 19:27
‘Tableclothwise,’ ‘Parrotwise,’ and 10 Other ‘-Wise’ Words That Never Caught On
You think you’ve seen every category of words … then you find this batch, including such oddities as tableclothwise and rabbitwise.
2023-11-14 21:19
Suriname country profile
Provides an overview of Suriname, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
2023-11-13 21:47
13 Names for the Sleep Paralysis Demon from Around the World
Take a look at these 13 names from across the world that describe sleep paralysis and the demon once believed to cause it.
2023-11-01 06:27
Gun shop turned Maine suspect away months before mass shooting
The National Guard also flagged the suspect, saying they feared he would "commit a mass shooting".
2023-10-30 23:21