The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, starts at sundown today, Monday, Sept. 22, kicking off the start of the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah, or Rosh Hashanah 5786, is a two-day Jewish holiday that ...

In Taiwan they call @ "little mouse". It's "dog" in Russian, "strudel" in Hebrew and "monkey's tail" in Dutch. The @ sign is a mirror, and its story goes back thousands of years. In 2010, Paola ...

If clarity shines a light on something, obfuscating it is casting a shadow over it. The word “obfuscate” is cloaked in darkness, and often describes things that are shrouded in mystery, are ...

We move in a very fast-paced world, where moments are fleeting and the latest trends change at the drop of a hat. The word “ephemeral” captures this essence — that things are only meant to last ...

This word seems to be popping up everywhere lately. It is heard in meetings, it appears in headlines, and you might even discover it in casual conversation about a cat video over coffee. That word is ...

Google observes its symbolic "birthday" on September 27, distinct from its actual incorporation date. The 2025 celebration revived its original 1998 logo, highlighting its remarkable evolution. The ...

In a world with an abundance of information, the value of wisdom stands out more than ever. Enter the word “sagacious.” With its roots in Latin, this word describes someone who is wise, shows good ...

A new viral trend has taken social media by storm, and now it’s creeping into classrooms across Australia. It’s called the “six seven” trend. While the name suggests numbers, there’s no math involved.

Gold prices are surging once again, and this time, they are being spurred on by a constitutional gridlock that has caused the US government to shut down. Republicans in the Senate had been pushing to ...

The autumnal equinox arrives on 22 September, marking the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, heralding the arrival of chillier weather and the winter months. The autumnal equinox occurs in ...