#etymology

language  How did California get its name?

The origin of the name California is a subject of some debate, but the most widely accepted theory is that it comes from the Spanish word 'califia.'...    Read more

sports_soccer  Why is it called football when they hardly ever use their feet?

The sport known as football in the United States, and soccer in most other countries, is actually played primarily with the feet. In fact, it is the...    Read more