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“Hyperspace” shows how science can inform science fiction

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PublishedMay 23, 2018

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“Gorram” actually predates <i>Firefly</i> by 100 years

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“Gorram” actually predates Firefly by 100 years

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PublishedApril 26, 2018

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We uncover the criminal history of “<em></em>驳补苍驳产耻蝉迟别谤蝉”<em></em>

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We uncover the criminal history of “驳补苍驳产耻蝉迟别谤蝉”

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PublishedMarch 22, 2018

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Where did the phrase “get medieval on your ass” come from?

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2018

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Where did “asshat” come from?

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2018

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What’s the deal with "yada yada yada"?

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PublishedDecember 14, 2017

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We uncover the unexpected game show origins of “<em></em>贵罢奥”<em></em>

AUXPop Lexicon with Kory Stamper

We uncover the unexpected game show origins of “贵罢奥”

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PublishedNovember 21, 2017

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<i>The Simpsons</i> is right: “Embiggen” is a perfectly cromulent word<em></em>

AUXPop Lexicon with Kory Stamper

The Simpsons is right: “Embiggen” is a perfectly cromulent word

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PublishedOctober 26, 2017

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Let’s talk about the “vajayjay”

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PublishedOctober 2, 2017

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