Benjamin Franklin’s Long List of Synonyms for ’Drunk‘
“The Drinkers Dictionary,” published by Franklin in the ‘Pennsylvania Gazette’ in January 1737, features terms like ‘nimptopsical’ and ‘cherubimical’ as synonyms for ‘drunk.’
2023-09-07 05:58
30 British Slang Terms You Should Know
You’ll be chuffed after you read this peng British slang list, with bare terms that will keep you from looking like a pillock.
2023-09-07 04:48
How Jimmy Buffett Turned “Margaritaville” Into a Way of Life
The late singer's beach bum reputation helped him build a billion-dollar empire.
2023-09-07 03:23
Misconceptions About 9 Major Holidays
New Year’s resolutions aren’t doomed to fail, Halloween isn’t about devil worship, and Christmas isn’t celebrated on December 25 because Jesus was born that day.
2023-09-07 02:49
There’s a Ghost Hiding in This Illustration—Can You Find It?
Are you able to find the ghost hiding in a field with many white bunny rabbits? We'll give you a minute.
2023-09-07 02:45
Watch an Early Silent Film About the Theory of Relativity
In 1923, filmmakers attempted to demonstrate Einstein's theory of relativity with pistols.
2023-09-07 02:19
Jawns and Shower Oranges: See 30 of Dictionary.com’s Newly Added Terms
Non-Philadelphians can finally look up the meaning of ‘jawn’ in the dictionary.
2023-09-07 02:19
Visit Any National Park Property for Free on September 23—or Volunteer to Help Maintain Them
On September 23, 2023, you can visit the Statue of Liberty, Alcatraz Island, or any of the 400-plus other monuments, parks, and historical sites overseen by the National Park Service for free.
2023-09-07 00:50
How Sesame Street Dealt With 9/11
'Sesame Street' has a long history of teaching kids how to deal with traumatic events. In the wake of 9/11, the show's creators wanted to find a way to bring the real-world horror to their young audience's attention.
2023-09-07 00:49
Comcast moves up date for Hulu deal with Disney to Sept 30, 2023
By Helen Coster and Samrhitha A (Reuters) -Comcast has moved up the date for the sale or purchase of its
2023-09-06 23:52
A Shedding Snake Trapped Itself in a Loop of Its Own Skin
He was stuck for three hours before finding a way out.
2023-09-06 22:25
Bleat Along to Classic Holiday Tunes With This Goat Christmas Album
The music might be silly, but it's kind of catchy—and all for an excellent cause.
2023-09-06 22:21