Tag: history
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Why is it called “polio”?
Instances of polio today are appalling—and that word is a clue to the history and origin of why polio is called “polio.”
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A many-“sided” origin: the etymology and history of “Paralympics”
The origin of the word “Paralympics” reveals the history of the international sporting sensation—and ultimately wins the straightforwardness it deserves.
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Digging up the etymological past of “history”
The history of word “history” is also the “story” of “history.” Dig in with the etymology of the name for this school subject and discipline.
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Why “turkey” is named after the country
We can thank Turkish trading—and Turkish naming trends—for the name of this Thanksgiving bird.
Mashed Radish 