AOC
AOC are the initials commonly used to refer to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic congresswoman for New York City.
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National Paranormal Day
Zoinks, Scoob! National Paranormal Day is an unofficial holiday on May 3. It celebrates and encourages discussion of paranormal activity and investigation. -
International No Diet Day
International No Diet Day is a day dedicated to body positivity and promoting a healthy lifestyle, regardless of shape or size. It is celebrated on May 6, represented by a light blue ribbon, and associated… -
When Did “Fat” Become An Insult?
by Ashley Austrew The word fat holds a complicated place in our society. As an adjective, it joins words like tall, hairy, fluffy, or bright. But, unlike those descriptors, fat isn’t neutral. It’s so often framed as a negative—and used as an insult. However, the body positivity movement, fat activism, and popular books and television shows centered on fat characters are proving that narrative is wearing thin. …
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ELI5
ELI5 is short for "Explain Like I'm 5," a request for a simple explanation to a complicated question or problem. -
National Mimosa Day
National Mimosa Day is an unofficial holiday observed on May 16. It celebrates brunch's favorite adult beverage: the mimosa, a drink typically made from orange juice and champagne. Cheers! 🥂 -
get hashtagged
If something or someone gets hashtagged, that generally means they are trending on the internet, especially the social media site Twitter in the form of a hashtag (#). In the black community, more tragically, to get… -
How To Name A Cocktail
An Anatomy Of Cocktail Names Through History by John M. Cunningham The cocktail renaissance of the 21st century, in which craft-cocktail bars have proliferated and classic cocktails are back in fashion, has proved that there is a true art to inventing and mixing drinks. But, what about naming them? For some bartenders, bestowing a name upon one of their newly devised concoctions can be the …
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Righto, It’s British Slang, Mate!
The British and the Americans: two people, as it's said, separated by a common language. Here's a list of some slang terms from the United Kingdom.
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Why Did “Noon” Use To Mean 3:00?
To most, the word noon signifies a specific time of day–namely, 12:00 midday (aka “lunchtime”). But, surprisingly, the term noon wasn’t always shorthand for midday at 12:00; in fact, it used to refer to a different time of day altogether. First, some history. Clocks and watches are relatively new inventions. Though some timekeeping devices, like sundials and water clocks, have been used for thousands of years, …
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This Quiz Will Give You A Frisson
Does your brainchild hurt from all that groupthink? Kick back with this Word of the Day Quiz! | April 22 – 28, 2019 If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser. Tell us your favorite word from this week, and share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter!
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