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The Question: I have had a unsuccessful search for the origin of the abbreviation "lbs." which is used for pounds. What does it stand for, and where did it…Ask the Editors: Animal Group Terminology
The Question: I am looking for a list of words for "plurals" of animals, i.e. a "pack" of wolves or a "flock" of seagulls. I have looked at various websites and got basically nowhere, any help…Anniversaries
The Question: Is there a word that designates a 50th anniversary in the same way that sesquicentennial means a 150th? The Answer:…Ask the Editors: California Etymology
The Question: Where does the name California come from? The Answer: When 16th century Spanish explorers named their new discovery "California"…Ask the Editors: The Electoral College
The Question: How many votes in the electoral college does Virginia have? The Answer: The number of votes a state has in the electoral college…Etymology of "Third World"
The Question: What is the definition of a third world country and where did it come from? Are there first, second, and fourth world countries? The…The first female senator
The Question: Who was the first woman to be elected senator? The Answer: The first woman to serve as a U.S. senator was Rebecca Felton of…Gaffer and Grip
The Question: In the movies, what's a gaffer and what's a grip? The Answer: The gaffer is the head electrician in a movie crew; it's her job to…The Gem State
The Question: Which state is known as the "Gem State"? The Answer: In addition to being known as the "Spud State" and the "Panhandle State",…Headline History-1986
The Question: I am in the 7th grade and I am doing a report on my life story. Can you help me find 10 events that happened in 1986? The Answer…Trending
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