Where Does the Word Nickname Come From?
Where Does the Word Nickname Come From? Some think that the word nickname is derived from nick, meaning “to cut,” since a nickname is of
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How Did the Butterfly Get Its Name?
How Did the Butterfly Get Its Name? No, one knows for certain why butterflies are called “butterflies.” There are several theories, howe
How Did the Tulip Get Its Name?
The tulip gets its name from the Turkish tulban (turban) because of its fancied resemblance to a turban. Some flowers seem to speak their ow
Swedish Man May Have the Longest Name Ever Recorded
A 25-year-old man in Sweden whose first name contains 63 words may have the world’s longest name. The young man, Kim-Jong S*** Glorious Beast…
Icelandic Girl Fights for Right to Her Own Name
A 15-year-old is suing the Icelandic state for the right to legally use the name given to her by her mother. The priest who…