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Danish word ‘samfundssind’ may become 2020’s hottest new term

The country that introduced the world to “hygge” now has another term for us: “samfundssind.” Last year Americans went wild for hygge, which encompasses all things cozy and comforting — but the likely 2020 “word of the year” in Denmark is “samfundssind — which the Danish Language Council defines as “putting the concern of society… Read More: Danish word ‘samfundssind’ may become 2020’s hottest new term »

Where does the word antibacterial originate

In Where does the word antibacterial originate, using hops was also a religious and political choice in the early 16th century. Golf did not originate as an acronym of “gentlemen only, ladies forbidden”. Many ancient presses still exist in the Eastern Mediterranean region, and some dating to the Roman period are still in use today.… Read More: Where does the word antibacterial originate »