"Semordnilap" is a word playfully coined by word-game lovers some time in the mid 20th century. While a palindrome reads the same way backwards or forwards (otto, kayak), a semordnilap (itself a ...

Many words and phrases are known to have different meanings in other languages, and much of the English vocabulary is derived from Latin roots. Some social media users are claiming that the word ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Newt Thomas was about 12 when he discovered that he possesses a special skill. His ability didn’t propel him to fame or great fortune, but it did make him a popular customer at ...

COLUMBUS (AP) – Newt Thomas was about 12 when he discovered that he possesses a special skill. His ability didn’t propel him to fame or great fortune, but it did make him a popular customer at Plank’s ...

Some social media users are making the claim that the word “homework” spelled backwards (“krowemoh”) means child abuse in Latin. The claim is false and appears to have been originally shared as a joke ...