The surprising way colors get their beautiful, ridiculous names

Lexicographer Kory Stamper’s new book, ” Truel Color,” was inspired by the wild, poetic color definitions in Webster’s Third Dictionary. These unique definitions were crafted by scientists I.H. Godlove and his wife Margaret Godlove. The US sought color standards after WWI, leading to a “color boom” and dictionary inclusion. It was the third definition of “begonia” — describing the color, not the flower — that sent lexicographer Kory Stamper down a Technicolor rabbit hole. She came across it one day in 2010, while proofreading entries for the online version of Webster’s unabridged Third International Dictionary (a k a the “Third”).…

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Home heating oil businesses struggle to navigate volatile market

LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted demand for heating oil, leaving both consumers and suppliers exposed…

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WATCH: America250 backdrop topples near Shapiro, Revolutionary War reenactors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A hefty backdrop sign toppled toward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Benjamin Franklin reenactor and a woman portraying Betsy Ross on Thursday as the governor unveiled headliners for the “Commonwealth Concert Series” in anticipation of the nation’s semiquincentennial. Shapiro, Franklin and Ross announced…

FLASHBACK: Dems want to boot Trump with 25th amendment, but refused to do so under Biden

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Congressional Democrats want President Donald Trump ousted through extraordinary measures, despite previously dismissing similar calls targeting former President Joe Biden.More than 50 Democratic lawmakers have called on Trump’s Cabinet to effectively depose him using the 25th Amendment, arguing that the president is…

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Take Notes! Cameron Diaz’s Cuffed Jeans Are a Clever (And Chic) Spring Outfit Hack

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Cameron Diaz just put her own spin on a major spring denim trend — and it’s time to take notes! To promote the new film Outcome, Diaz attended SiriusXM’s Front Row with the movie’s cast, and we couldn’t help but notice her relaxed, cuffed jeans. She styled her comfy-chic denim with a white blazer and matching white heels. It’s the kind of outfit that says, “I have taste,” without screaming, “I spent four hours getting dressed.” Here’s why we love the look for…

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Travelling to train: fitness breaks at Europe’s top sports resorts

Travellers are no longer treating exercise as something to pause while they are away. Across Europe, active holidays are moving further into the mainstream as more people book trips built around training, movement and recovery rather than just sightseeing or time by the pool. Traditional beach breaks are facing growing…