Alaskan Hooligans And Bad, Bad Spelling

by Kevin Burton    Acts 17:5 describes  “lewd fellows of the baser sort” who were aroused into a mob to oppose the early church. We examine their kind with the help of Merriam-Webster dictionary.    The dictionary has compiled “A Handy Guide to Ruffians, Rapscallions, Cads and More,” calling it “22 Charming Words for Nasty People.”    We …

Countries That Have Changed Their Names

by Dictionary Scoop    It is always a delicate matter when a country changes its name, as it signifies a shift not only for the geographical area but also for its inhabitants.    The very identity of a nation is affected, which is why such changes are relatively rare. But they do happen. Not many …