Pop Culture

On August 18, 2025, the Cambridge Dictionary announced the addition of over 6,000 new words, phrases, and meanings, reflecting the dynamic influence of internet culture on the English language. The massive linguistic update includes viral social media terms like "skibidi," "delulu," "tradwife," and "broligarchy," marking a significant shift in how digital culture influences formal language recognition.

Ever tried telling a story with zero words: no chatter, no whisper, not even a “psst”? Just your face, hands, and body doing all the drama? If that sounds like your kind of silent showdown, welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of Pantomime, where talking is so last season. “Pantomime" comes from Greek: panto- meaning “all,” and -mime meaning “imitator”.

Think a water bottle’s just a boring backpack tag-along for P.E. or hikes? Think again! Gen Z has turned the humble bottle into the ultimate fashion flex. On TikTok and YouTube, #WaterTok and #WaterBottleChallenge have poured in over 2.5 billion views. Because these bottles aren’t just for water—they’re for wow.

Hey, movie munchkins! Ever wonder how movies get those BOOM, CRASH, and SPLAT sounds? Sound effects are like the movie’s secret sauce. Without them, a superhero flying would just be a guy flapping his arms, yawn!!! So who make these noises? Meet Foley artists!

Pippi Longstocking is not your average kid. She’s a red-haired, freckle-faced whirlwind who lives all by herself (well, with her horse and monkey) in a colorful house called Villa Villekulla. Her dad’s a sea captain lost at sea (or is he a pirate king?!), her mom’s an angel in heaven, and grown-ups just don’t know what to do with her. Pippi doesn’t go to school, wears crazy mismatched socks, and tells the most unbelievable stories you’ll ever hear.

Why Is Everyone Obsessed with Labubu Dolls?! Ever seen a weird, fuzzy little creature dangling from someone’s backpack? That’s probably a Labubu doll—and yep, they’re everywhere! But is it just a cute (Blurt's still deciding) toy, or is there something bigger going on?

Your parents (or you, depending on how ahem...young you are) probably loved this one... Hägar the Horrible burst onto the scene in 1973 and became the fastest-growing comic strip ever!

The Vatican City. Hmm...Is it a city or country? Let's find out!