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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 Asseverate Mean? The Word Amanda Guessed Wrong and Pete Nailed Nineteen Minutes Later
What does asseverate mean? To declare something earnestly and emphatically. The Latin root it shares with severe and persevere, and why "sever" is a false lead.
