What Gave the Squash Its Name?
The process of squashing or crushing fruit or vegetables to extract juice inspired the name for squash. The Narragansett people, an Algonquin group from…
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Dictionary Dot Com Has Not Defined Its 2025 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has crowned a set of numbers as its 2025 word of the year. It reserves that distinction for a word that reflects “social…
Spanish Scrabble Champion Does Not Speak Spanish
On November 16, Nigel Richards once again claimed a world Scrabble championship. Many people believe Mr. Richards is the best Scrabble player ever. In…
Where Does Raccoon Get Its Name From?
Raccoons are attractive carnivores living in the Americas. There are about seven species of raccoon, in addition to the familiar northern (North American) raccoon…
What Does Quantum Means?
Quantum means a definite amount. Light, heat and X-rays are forms of energy. All energy may be thought of as small amounts or packets…