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‘Emoji’ doesn’t come from ’emotion’ but from Japanese words meaning ‘picture letter.’
Despite popular belief, 'emoji' combines the Japanese 'e' (picture) and 'moji' (character), not the English word 'emotion.' This misconception shows how similar-sounding words can lead to false etymologies.
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The word ‘nerd’ first appeared in Dr. Seuss’s book ‘If I Ran the Zoo’ in 1950.
Dr. Seuss invented the word as the name of a grumpy fantasy creature, but it quickly evolved to...
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The word ‘testify’ has its roots in ancient Rome, where men swore on their testicles.
In ancient Rome, men would take oaths while holding their testicles, considered a symbol of virility and truthfulness....
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The word ‘berserk’ comes from Norse warriors called ‘berserkers.’
These warriors wore bear ('ber') skins ('serkr') and fought with frenzied violence. Their name became our word for...