The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.

“Be curious, not cool”

"Be curious, not cool" is a saying that has been printed on several images. American filmmaker Ken Burns said in his commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis on May 15,…

Big Oyster

Many oysters were grown and eaten in the New York City area in the 19th century. By the 20th century, through pollution and other causes, the oyster catching industry began to die out. New York…