The disturbing sensation you feel when almost-human characters seem downright creepy is called the uncanny valley. Speaking of creepy, do you know someone with a morbid fear of clowns? There’s a term for that, too. Why do politicians suspend a...
cleanskin n.— «The word “cleanskin” comes from a term used to describe unbranded livestock. When a winery has more wine than it can sell it has three options: 1. hang on to it; 2. discount it; or 3. sell it off unlabelled...