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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
27-Year-Old Therapy Llama Is Officially the Oldest of His Species
Whitetop, the world’s oldest llama, gives comfort to chronically ill children at Victory Junction in North Carolina. Therapy animals can help people stay calm and grounded, especially when they need ...
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 ...
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, ...