Why Female Dogs Are Called “B*tches”—And How the Word Became an Insult to Women
The word b*tch can be traced back to the Old English word bicce, which means “female dog” and was likely derived from the Old ...
Every State‘s Dream Travel Destination, Mapped
People in many states set their sights on the U.S. when planning their travel. Fourteen states have American cities as their ...
7 Misconceptions About the CIA
On this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd takes a closer look at some common myths and falsehoods about the CIA, or ...
How Do Tariffs Work?
Tariffs are taxes imposed on imports or exports. If the U.S. government imposes a 25 percent tariff on imports of, say, ...
The 20 Most-Searched Text Abbreviations of 2025 (So Far)
Learn the meaning behind the most-searched text abbreviations of 2025, such as FAFO, SMH, and PMO, based on recent Google Trends data.
Definition Detective Quiz #29
In Definition Detective, we give you an obscure word with four possible definitions. Only one is correct; the other three we made up. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, this special edition covers some ...