Science Jul 06 Pop, soda or coke? A linguist explains the history behind the various names for the drink How did a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawn so many names and variations? An expert in American dialects explains.
World Dec 21 From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, why we have different names for the jolly bringer of Christmas gifts You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by many names. Whether it’s St. Nick, Santa or Kris Kringle, the history of how he got his name is one that…