Beneath the surface of the earth, within the dark and moist soil, lies the realm of roots. These essential parts of plants play multiple roles: …
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Beneath the surface of the earth, within the dark and moist soil, lies the realm of roots. These essential parts of plants play multiple roles: …
Green marks the languages where the word tank (or similar) is used. The word originated from Portugues “tanque”. The word was taken from some language …
Football Football, a sport cherished worldwide, appears to have a universal name across many languages. The prevalent use of the English term “football” underscores the …
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In this post, we will compare the English names, that include “-berry”, with the names in other languages. Surely, it will be berry interesting! Berry …
A bug generally refers to small insects or similar arthropods, often seen as pests. While the term is commonly used for various tiny creatures, not …
Day The notion of a “day” may appear straightforward, yet its complexities emerge when considering diverse linguistic and cultural viewpoints. While commonly perceived as a …
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A map of the word nothing in several different languages and its etymology
Nightmares were a mystery often explained as evil spirits visiting people when they are most vulnerable, during sleep. Many languages will make reference to the …