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Words We Know Because Of Star Trek

Whether or not you're a Trekkie, you are bound to know (and even use) some of these phrases made popular by the beloved sci-fi franchise, Star Trek. Beam over to these words!

Why Do Americans Call Football “Soccer”?

Why does the most popular sport in the world have two names? Learn about where the names "football" and soccer" come from, and who uses them now. Find out which term came first.

Have You Ever Heard Of These Strange Studies?

From Escapology to Scatology, we’re touring the campus of out-of-the-ordinary fields of study in which some people specialize. Did your campus have these majors? Discover your next major.