Even if you’re not a full-blown grammar nerd, you’ll find the origins of these words that changed meaning over time completely fascinating The English language is alive—and like any living thing, it ...

Hip-hop has influenced pop culture like no other genre has over the last 30 years. Originating in the slums of the South Bronx in New York City, the five elements of hip-hop have permeated throughout ...

With how fast the Scots are known for talking, many people across the seas - and even a few miles south of the border - may struggle at times to understand exactly what we are saying. Although accents ...

If you're not a Black American, there was likely a time when you didn't know what "tea" meant—and no shade, you're likely not alone. It's only in recent years that slang words and phrases from Black ...

Effective communication is a hallmark of intelligence. It involves not just what you say, but how you say it. Smart individuals often choose their words carefully, prioritizing clarity, precision, and ...

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” — William Shakespeare Words make a difference. They have meaning. Recently the debate began in Maryland on ...

"67," pronounced "six seven," spread from a rap song, through sports and social media, to classrooms and homes across the U.S ...