by Dictionary Scoop Although Earth’s oceans cover over 70 percent of the planet’s surface, they still remain largely unexplored. Shocking natural phenomena and alien-looking creatures populate their waters, baffling both scientists and explorers. Dive with us to explore the depths of our seas as we uncover ten intriguing facts that will leave you …
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Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden
by Kevin Burton Apologies right up front for all you lawn rangers, fighting the good fight for greener, pristiner front yards. Merriam-Webster calls the dandelion a flower. And I supposed by some measures it is. But don’t try giving your wife dandelions on your anniversary. You may end up with dandelion soup for …
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Flowers Can Wait, They’ll Be Here Tomorrow
by Kevin Burton Now flowers come from seeds. But flower etymologies come from every linguistic corner under heaven, ubiquitous as the flowers themselves it seems. On a beautiful Spring day, imagine an average couple driving the highways and byways of the heartland in a beautiful 2012 Toyota. And the wife might say, “Do …
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