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   The 12 Weirdest Cocktail Names
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   What Do “Numpire” and “Ewt” Have in Common?

   These funny-looking words may not be recognizable, but they were the ancestors of our modern-day umpire and newt. So, how did they evolve into their current forms? Because of the pesky letter n, the indefinite article a/an, and the fact that a bunch of English-speakers hundreds of years ago had hearing problems. The bouncing n and rebracketing Words like numpire and ewt underwent a process we’re playfully calling the …

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   Clickbait Isn’t New

   Clickbait existed before clicking did “When you find out what these kids are jumping into, your jaw will drop!” “Baby ducks see water for the first time—can you BELIEVE what they do?” Confronted with such emotionally charged lines, it’s almost impossible not to click. Do the tykes tumble into a vat of chocolate syrup? Are ducklings reaching for toothpaste to brush their beaks? Can you …

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   Wild Dance Idioms That Will Get You Moving
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   Words (And Phrases) That Will Show Your Age
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   Quacks and Other People Not To Be Trusted
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   Terms To Know When Making A Deal
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   Words Of The 60s: Far Out!
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   The Strange Names Of Infamous Hackers
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    Gearhead Slang For The Fast Lane
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    What’s The Area Between Your Eyebrows Called?
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    Are You A Master Of The Arts? (A Quiz of Skill)

    What should you get your master’s in? MAs, MFAs, and MBAs don’t stand a chance against these obscure arts and sciences. Ace this quiz, and you’ve got an official Master’s in Madcap. If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser.