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The Names of the Days of the Week
The mythic roots of some common words There are two basic origins for weekday names. In many languages, like French and Spanish, the days are named for the planets. In Japan, for instance, the days…Brewer's: Pen Name
sometimes written nomde-plume. A fictitious name assumed by an author who does not wish to reveal his real name. (See Nom De Guerre.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…My Name Is Joe
Director:Ken LoachWriter:Paul LavertyArtisan Entertainment; RRelease:2/99Cast:Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, Gary Lewis, David McKay and David Hayman British director Ken Loach revisits the…More Naming Conventions
American Indian versus Native American by Borgna Brunner Native North Americans of Canada Aboriginal people: The Canadian Constitution recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples: First…Celebrity Baby Names
The interesting, odd, and downright crazy names celebrities give their children compiled by Erin Teare Martin Visit the Interactive Baby Name Finder for more popular baby names. Celebrity…Origin of State Names
Alabama From the Alabama or Alibamu people, though the river was named first. Alabama comes from the Choctaw for "vegetation pickers," in reference to local farming practices. Alaska A…Names of State Residents
Alabama Alabamian, Alabaman Alaska AlaskanArizona Arizonan, ArizonianArkansas Arkansan California CalifornianColorado Coloradan, ColoradoanConnecticut Connecticuter; NutmeggerDelaware…Temporary names of elements
The Question: Where do temporary names of new elements come from? The Answer: If you look at a recent periodic table of the elements, you'll probably see a few…Tropical Storm Names
The Question: What is the origin of naming tropical storms and when did this practice begin? The Answer: During World War II, meteorologists in…How the hamburger was named
The Question: Why do they call it "hamburger" when it's made of beef? The Answer: The common belief is that the American hamburger borrowed its name…Trending
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