Check out this informative list of nouns for various animal collectives such as a cackle of hyenas or a murder of crows. Unfortunately, the name for a group of pugs isn’t there: A grumble of pugs! [Source: Source: The WriteAtHome Blog | Via MC]
Authors often create words just for a one-time usage… but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon! [Storied]
90% of the world’s adults consume some form of caffeine everyday, making it the most widely used psychoactive drug on Earth. Michael Pollan, author of “This Is Your Mind On Plants,” explains why. Michael goes into the history of coffee drinking, breaking down its origins and how it benefits humankind. [Wired]
A guide listing 100 British slang words or phrases for your personal enlightenment. You’re welcome. [Via MC]
Did you know that a sequel to The 101 Dalmatians actuall exists? Published in 1967 by novelist Dodie Smith, The Starlight Barking involves dog assassins, magical flying dogs, and alien invasion, and more! Check it out below! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts […]
“We are all born with a certain package. We are who we are. Where we were born, who we were born as, how we were raised. We are kind of stuck inside that person, and the purpose of civilization and growth is to be able to reach out and empathize a little bit with other […]
It’s taken the work of many programmers to turn computers into something we carry in our pockets, and here are five (technically 10!) that you should be aware of. [SciShow]
On a small island in the Irish Sea, fortresses preside over the rugged shores. This unlikely location was the birthplace of a medieval empire that lasted 200 years. Rulers built coastal fortresses on cliffs, roved the seaways, and threw themselves into epic battles to consolidate control over an impressive maritime kingdom. Andrew McDonald uncovers this […]
Bilbo Baggins is Middle-earth’s most adventurous hobbit. Today, we cover his complete life of travels, from his early efforts to see elves and dwarves, to his famous Quest of Erebor, to his return to Dale and Rivendell later in life. [Nerd of the Rings]
A look at where the silent L in would, should, and could come from. [Arika Okrent]