The word “excoriate” means to censure or criticize severely. It is a verb, and the term can also mean to damage or remove ...

Anyone who has ever had a skilled laborer eyeball a plumbing problem or had a body shop assess car damage is probably ...

Have you heard the '6 7' phrase or 'Ohio' slang and wonder what it means? Here's what to know about Ohio and the six-seven slang expressions, how they originated and the meaning of brain rot. If you ...

What is the new policy? The policy, which will include dual language logos on council vehicles, uniforms and signs, aims to ‘remove barriers’. Councillors in favour of the policy hope it will promote ...

What makes some knowledge feel sacred, or even forbidden? If you’re wondering how some truths, ideas and symbols reserved for a select set of people get to that point — look no further than the word ...

Learning to accept the complexity of life can make the search for meaning feel less overwhelming and more deeply fulfilling.

What follows is a new column from Donovan Scribes, a writer, producer, former VP of the Portland chapter of the NAACP, and the editor of the Mercury's print issue BlackOut: a 5 Year Retrospective of ...

Belfast councillors have passed a new policy over the use of the Irish language, despite opposition by unionists. The vote took place at Belfast City Hall on Wednesday evening, following a lengthy ...

Outreach initiatives like ‘School Tasking’ show how academics can break down barriers, engage young learners, and make higher ...