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23 May /13

Gobbledegook

Word of the day has previously discussed Samuel Maverick, the famously independent Texas rancher.Continue reading Gobbledegook

21 May /13

The term “hooligan” first appeared in the 1890s.Continue reading Hooligan

17 May /13

Fans of the Twilight series might recall Edward telling Bella “You have a very floral smell, like lavender … or freesia”.Continue reading Freesia

7 May /13

At just 21 years of age, Mary Shelley created a character that would become an icon of both literature and cinema.Continue reading Frankenstein

3 May /13

What does it take to galvanise you into action? The word originated with Luigi Galvani, an 18th century Italian scientist.Continue reading Galvanise