In parts of the United States where Pennsylvania German is spoken, the term schussel means “to wiggle” or “to fidget.” The German word schusselig means “hasty,” “clumsy,” or “sloppy,” and Schussel refers to a “scatterbrained person” or “dolt.” This...
This week’s puzzle by Quiz Guy John Chaneski involves limericks based on notable news from 2017. For example, how would you finish this one? “My dependable British authorities / Say the royals have excellent qualities / Like handsome...
One term that rose to prominence in 2017: fidget spinner. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “”Fidget Spinner” for Word fo the Year?” You know now that I think about it, another term that burst onto the scene...

