A Brief History of the Word 'Thug' Published Apr 29, 2015 at 12:19 PM EDT Updated Mar 27, 2016 at 2:16 PM EDT. A group of elderly thugs sit on a mat, taken in what is now Pakistan, circa 1865.

The word’s origins extend back to the 18th century, long before a football team got that name. ... A brief history of the word ‘redskin’ and how it became a source of controversy. May 19, 2016.

Some years ago, Slate contributor Paul Collins became curious about the history of the word bonkers. After a letter to the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary, its etymology was updated ...

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A Brief History of Insults (and So’s Your Mother) Since the beginning of time, humans have looked for ways to knock one another down a few pegs. We really haven’t changed much.

In “A Brief History of the Future,” Ari explores many applications of body-connected tech, including a “third thumb” you can attach to your hand and control with your toes.

Throughout history, dating back to ancient Greek times, doctors have provided medical care to people of all ages, including children. Despite this, pediatrics is a relatively new field of medicine.

Accents center on the pronunciation of words, while dialects encompass pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Here, the subjects of Grant Wood's American Gothic channel speaking styles popular in ...