The first time I heard “Code Red,” it was in a movie scene where alarms were blaring and everyone started running. I remember thinking—is Code Red always about danger? Later,…

If you’ve been browsing online forums, listening to old-school rap, or hearing street conversations, you may have come across the slang term “sherm.” The first time I saw it, I…

The first time someone told you, “That’s a toxic relationship”, you probably paused and wondered what exactly qualifies as toxic. Is it just fighting? Bad communication? A breakup waiting to…

Have you ever seen a label that says “potable water” and wondered, “Okay… what does that actually mean?” Maybe you’ve heard it on a camping trip, in a science class,…

Have you ever seen the word “faget” online or in a chat and wondered, “Is that a typo, slang, or something else?” You’re not alone. This term pops up on…

Have you ever met someone named Peter and wondered what their name really means? Or maybe you’re considering it as a baby name and want to know the history, meaning,…

Ever been in a parking lot and spotted a red handicap placard, and wondered what it actually means? You’re not alone. Many drivers recognize the standard blue disability placard, but…

Ever heard someone say, “She’s such a virtuous person,” and wondered what that really means? I remember the first time I saw the word “virtuous” in a book and stopped…

I still remember the first time I came across the word “sow” while reading an article online. The sentence was something like: “You reap what you sow.” At that moment,…

Ever been chatting with someone about college, nursing, or career choices and suddenly saw the abbreviation BSN pop up? I remember the first time I saw it in a text…