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Ellen Gutoskey
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Senior Staff Writer, Mental Floss
New York
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entertainment, & anything Puerto Rican. music, fashion culture,Arts
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By Ellen Gutoskey Verified| Mental Floss Verified Easter is named after an ancient pagan goddess. Or is it? The Spanish word for Easter is Pascua. In Italian, it’s Pasqua. French speakers have Pâques. All of these words derive from pascha—both Latin and Greek for Passover, the Jewish festival during which Jesus was supposedly resurrected. Since English (unlike Spanish, Italian, and French) isn’t a Romance language, it’s not surprising that its word for the holiday bears no resemblance to those other three.
By Ellen Gutoskey Verified| Mental Floss Verified You know what lawyers mean when they talk about suits and charges. But what about caveats and tolls? With the slightest context, you know if someone’s talking about a suit you wear or a suit you file. The same is true for other everyday words that mean something different in courtrooms: charge, appeal, and so forth. However, there are many other terms whose legal definitions are less widely understood by the general public.
By Ellen Gutoskey Verified| Mental Floss Verified Easter is named after an ancient pagan goddess. Or is it? The Spanish word for Easter is Pascua. In Italian, it’s Pasqua. French speakers have Pâques. All of these words derive from pascha—both Latin and Greek for Passover, the Jewish festival during which Jesus was supposedly resurrected. Since English (unlike Spanish, Italian, and French) isn’t a Romance language, it’s not surprising that its word for the holiday bears no resemblance to those other three.
Company Info
Mental Floss
Mental Floss is a media company founded in 2001 by Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur, originally as a print magazine. It has since transformed into a digital media brand that offers a variety of engaging content aimed at curious individuals. The company provides articles, videos, and podcasts covering topics from history to science and pop culture. In addition to digital content, Mental Floss publishes books filled with trivia, maintains a popular YouTube channel, and offers calendars and board games that reflect its fun and educational approach. The brand also sells merchandise like t-shirts, further enhancing its reach. Operating under Minute Media, Mental Floss has successfully adapted to the evolving media landscape, attracting a diverse audience of over 1 billion readers worldwide.
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Founded: 2001