‘Of course’ is one of the most versatile ‘yes’ synonyms we have. But what does it actually mean?

A baby corn plant and a corn plant are one and the same.

Wesleyan University is joining a select group of colleges that is ending preferences in admissions that favor children

Here’s why some homophone examples also work as homograph and homonym examples.

Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.

If you’re wearing jeans, you’ll probably spot some tiny metal rivets surrounding the front pockets. Like a lot of details in life, we’ve become accustomed to seeing them. So why are they there?

There are more than 500 pubs in the United Kingdom called The Red Lion. It all traces back to King James VI and I.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are gearing up for an increase in applicants following a US Supreme Court

Doctors can self-prescribe, but it's generally discouraged and the practice has quite a few stipulations.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—and something else, too?

The ‘laying vs. lying’ situation is tricky—but direct objects can help.

Your cat's weird snacking habits may be related to compulsive behavior condition—or they might just like the crinkly sound.