If you’ve ever met someone named Sophie, you probably noticed something warm and charming about the name. I remember seeing the name for the first time in a storybook and…

You’ve probably seen a puddle disappear after rain or watched water slowly vanish from a bowl left outside. When I was younger, I thought the water was magically absorbed by…

Ever scrolled through a text and suddenly saw someone type “Welp…” followed by a sigh or a funny update? Same! The first time I saw “welp,” I thought it was…

Ever been in a relationship where someone suddenly said, “Maybe we should take a break”? It can feel confusing, scary, or even heartbreaking. The first time I heard it from…

If you shop online a lot, you’ve probably had that moment where your tracking updates suddenly make no sense. One day everything looks normal… and the next you see the…

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…