Category Archives: Language

Why is the Nile River called that?

Posted on November 30, 2025 by agogo22
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The Bizarre Origins of the Word “Turkey”

Posted on November 29, 2025 by agogo22
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Making an alphabet from scratch

Posted on November 19, 2025 by agogo22
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Why is it called a recorder?

Posted on November 18, 2025 by agogo22
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The most convoluted etymology…

Posted on November 16, 2025 by agogo22
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Why Chinese words didn’t “exist” until the 20th century

Posted on November 8, 2025 by agogo22

[…] It may sound crazy, but the concept of “word” is very new to Chinese speakers – in fact, even today, Chinese people don’t exactly agree on what is or isn’t a “word.” [Timeline] [00:00] What’s an English word [01:19] … Continue reading →

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What does your name mean?

Posted on November 5, 2025 by agogo22

Rob and Jess are exploring the origins of first names. 👩 Are all MARYS actually MIRIAMS? 🕵️‍♀️ How can JAMES, IAGO and JACOB be the same? 💡 What do ROBERT and JESSICA mean? These questions answered – and many more … Continue reading →

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Jamaican (Taíno) Origin of the Word “Hurricane”.

Posted on October 30, 2025 by agogo22
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Por que falamos “O.K.”?

Posted on October 25, 2025 by agogo22
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Why do Brits insert extra Rs?

Posted on October 16, 2025 by agogo22
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