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What Does Fecund Mean? The Word Amanda Thought Was a Fungus
What does fecund mean? Fertile, fruitful and endlessly productive. Plus the ancient root it shares with fetus, feminine and felicity, and why it isn't fungus.
What Is a Divot Stomp? Polo's Halftime Chore That Became the Main Event
What is a divot stomp? Polo's halftime tradition where the crowd repairs the field, why it matters to the horses, and why you should wear the bad shoes.
What Is a Chukka in Polo? The Seven-Minute Clock Set by a Horse's Lungs
What is a chukka in polo? The seven-minute period a match is built on, why a horse sets the clock, and how the word got from India to your ankle boots.
What Does Paying Your Dues Mean? The Phrase Used to Come With a Receipt
What does paying your dues mean? The phrase started as a literal union bill — here's how to tell whether you're earning something at work or just being used.
