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A new book by Ralph Keyes looks at how words are invented and why some sizzle while others fizzle.
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If we were guided by history and etymology, we'd all be proud to wear amateur on our sleeves.
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A lot of brand names are going full-consonantal. They have a lot of historical precedent.
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The names that made the news--and affected our lives--in 2020, from Animal Crossing to Zoom.
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From nostalgia to fauxstalgia, from golden oldie to Before Time, here are some of the ways we talk about days gone by.
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Like many four-letter words, poll is versatile. Where did it come from, and how did it come to be associated with voting?
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