60 Euphemisms for Death!
No topic is as universally avoided–yet universally unavoidable–as DEATH. So, it’s got a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language. Here are 60 of them. [Storied]
Category Archives: Culture
Top 5 Oddities of the English Language
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Tolkien Explained: The Balrogs of Morgoth [Video]
Today, we dive into the history of the Balrogs – from their origins as maiar, to becoming demons who served Morgoth, to their many deeds of the First Age. We meet Gothmog, the Lord of Balrogs, who kills the elf kings Fëanor and Fingon, before meeting his own demise in Ecthelion. We also cover Glorfindel’s […]
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Hey Kids of the 80s and 90s: Can You Feel the Nostalgia? [Meme Collection]
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, here is a collection of memes that should get you a little nostalgic.
Popular Medieval Memes Explained [Video]
A lot of art from the Middle Ages is so bizarre, it seems… beyond explanation. Which is why it’s no surprise that these seemingly nonsensical images have become popular sources of memes in recent years. It’s hard not to look at some images and ask yourself… wait, what is going on here? [Curious Archive | […]
The History of Hot Sauce [Video]
Hot sauce has been around for thousands of years. How did we go from medicinal chili sauce used by the Aztecs to Sriracha and Tabasco? [Mental Floss]
You Think English is Easy? It’s Not!
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Drag Queen Ideology and Geek Life
Here we are, Thursday night, watching Ru Paul’s All Stars. For those of you who don’t know me, Ru Paul is one of my favorite people in the world! I abide by his inner saboteur rule; you know? Shutting up that negative little voice inside of you. I love how he describes taking drag into […]
Learn ASL With The Complete 2021 American Sign Language Master Class Bundle
If you have an interest in learning a new language and finding a new way to communicate with those around you, sign language can be a great entry point. Expand your skill set, interact with more people and make yourself more employable by learning the fundamentals of ASL. The Complete 2021 American Sign Language Master […]