The Surprisingly Long History of the Word ‘Yo’
The word ‘yo’ was around long before Rocky movies and rap songs.
2023-10-12 23:24
A Higgledy-Piggledy Look at 12 Rare Reduplicative Words
Though these words sound like fiddle-faddle, they have specific uses that go beyond yada yada and twittle-twattle.
2023-10-12 21:55
Why Do Airplanes Feel Like They’re Moving So Slowly?
You know planes cover hundreds of miles per hour. So why doesn't it look like they do?
2023-10-12 21:22
Rod Stewart snubs big money Saudi Arabia concert offer over human rights abuses
Sir Rod Stewart has turned down a lucrative offer to perform in Saudi Arabia because of the country's human rights issues and he hopes his decision will "shine a light on the injustices there and ignite positive change".
2023-10-12 20:16
'It's quite revealing': Morfydd Clark is fascinated by the horror genre
Morfydd Clark enjoys working on horror movies as she is fascinated with how the genre influences viewers.
2023-10-12 17:55
I'm torn over streaming, says Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater has confessed to having mixed feelings about streaming.
2023-10-12 15:18
Spandex-clad Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White look like total knockouts in new 'Iron Claw' trailer
The new "Iron Claw" trailer was released on Wednesday, and it features the first full look at its beefed up all-star cast, which includes Zac Efron and "The Bear's" Jeremy Allen White.
2023-10-12 03:25
Travis Kelce's ex Kayla Nicole speaks out against 'backlash and embarrassment' she's experienced
As speculation continues regarding the nature of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship, his ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole speaking out about "backlash and embarrassment" she has recently experienced.
2023-10-12 00:22
21 Old and Odd Directional Words
The rich history of the English language is full of similar directional words that are cool but uncommon, like ‘pancakewards,’ ‘couchward,’ and ‘pocketwards.’
2023-10-11 20:22
Koalas Aren’t Bears, So Why Do People Call Them “Koala Bears”?
If you were an 18th-century settler in Australia with no knowledge of marsupials, you just might decide to call a koala a ‘bear,’ right?
2023-10-11 04:45
'It was a perfect storm!' Martin Scorsese praises 'special' Oppenheimer and Barbie cinema releases
Martin Scorsese believes it was "something special" for cinema this summer when 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' were released at the same time, and he found it "wonderful" that so many went to watch the films in theatres.
2023-10-10 15:15
Public Enemy to reissue second album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Public Enemy to commemorate 35th anniversary of second album 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back' by reissuing a new vinyl of the 1988 LP.
2023-10-09 20:51