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Choosing a name is often a moment charged with emotion and meaning. What if the beauty of a name could be scientifically measured? A surprising study conducted by a British linguist claims that a name ...

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Petrichor, coined in 1964, describes the distinct earthy scent released when rain falls on dry soil. Derived from Greek words ...

There are more than half a million words in the Oxford English Dictionary. Some trace their origin as far back as the 11th century. For centuries, linguists and academics have kept careful track of ...

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