Tag: etymology

Why Is Arkansas Pronounced Differently From Kansas? We Have The Answer!

The word “Arkansas” is typically the subject of much national confusion because of the way that the state’s name is pronounced. It contains the...

A Short History Of The Word ‘Thug’

Over the past few days, with the events transpiring in Baltimore, we've heard several people--mostly elected officials--toss around the word "thug" to describe people...