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The name "Pakistan" is famously an acronym for the homelands of Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, and Sindh. But a fascinating, debated…
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For over a century, North America's tallest peak was at the center of a linguistic and cultural war. This is…
Explore the strange case of "I-da-no", a phantom island that appeared on Japanese maps for decades. This wasn't a sailor's…
We often encounter Celtic myths in English, but this is like seeing a vibrant world in black and white. The…
From 'boycott' to 'sandwich', our language is full of words that were once people's names. This fascinating guide to eponyms…
Ever wondered why your friend from Beijing introduces herself as 'Cynthia' instead of 'Xinyi'? This phenomenon is more than just…
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