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History of the use of the word "hell" and swearing in general during certain periods here and in England. A poem by Frank Lebby Stanton: It doesn't … ...
The church sign is causing some debate regarding if the word “hell” is considered profanity. Afterall it is used in the bible.
A popular myth says that the phrase originated due to the use of the guillotine during French Revolution—but here’s the real deal.
A former advisor to President Bill Clinton didn't hold back while on the subject of Elon Musk and his 19-year-old senior advisor in charge of firing federal employees. "Who the hell voted for 'Big ...
Belief in Hell among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally ...
Few places seem as synonymous with the netherworld than Gehenna, which is the Greek word for “hell” in the New Testament. The locale — whose name is derived from the Hebrew Ge Hinnom ...
President Trump has repeatedly called tariffs "the most beautiful word in the dictionary." NPR's Word of the Week explores how they got their name.
Last week, Ja Morant held a press conference as his 25-game suspension inches closer to its end. Following his comments to the media, one analyst called him out for how he answered the questions.
Podcast Be Afraid Episode 5 | 1 hr 3 min Hell Is Only a Word. The Reality Is Much, Much Worse. On the demonic, deliverance, and demonizing the other. November 3, 2023 Share ...
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New book on the etymology of dirty words covers the origins of words about sex, war, and monsters.
The four-letter words he had in mind were probably "damn" and "hell." Words that even your local daily newspaper — generally the most prudish of platforms — now prints without a second thought.