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Read the original article on Best Life. This word is actually a metathesis—or re-ordering—of the Old Norse word hrossvalr (“horse whale”), as was discovered by none other than J. R. R. Tolkien. Yes, the man who gifted us The Lord of the Rings is also the man who, in the late 1910s, worked on the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary and concluded that the word “walrus” came to be after another Germanic language accidentally confused the actual Old Norse word for walrus (rosmhvalr) with the word for “horse whale....

This growing list of medication shortages is a sobering reminder that the supply shortages exacerbated by the global pandemic, and high demand for medicines due to a growing number of illnesses, like RSV and Strep, are still disrupting people’s lives—and jeopardizing their health.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “Drug shortages can pose a significant threat to public health as they can result in delayed treatment for patients, medication rationing, and in some cases, treatment being denied because of the lack of important drugs,” says the Mayo Clinic....

RELATED: The IRS Is Now Warning You to Do This Before Filing Your Taxes. The IRS announced on Feb. 9 that it had paused the shipment of more than a dozen letters and automated notices. According to the tax agency, a backlog of several million unprocessed original and amended returns from last year has resulted in many taxpayers receiving notices that don’t actually apply to them. The suspension of these letters is a step to “help avoid confusion for taxpayers and tax professionals,” the IRS said....

READ THIS NEXT: The Top 5 Signs You Found the Love of Your Life, According to Relationship Experts. Money can be a sore spot for some couples—in fact, according to Fidelity Investments’ 2021 Couples & Money Study, 1 in 5 couples believe that money is the biggest challenge in their relationship. On an individual level, almost a quarter of the 3,426 surveyed individuals said they were frustrated by their partner’s money habits, but they won’t bring it up in order to avoid an argument....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Type A Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of action. Because of that, they’re always ready to make a decision—like, yesterday. However, sometimes this fire sign drowns under the weight of all their hastily-made commitments. “They’ll make a decision quickly, and their stubborn Martian nature means they’ll stick to it,” says Inbaal Honigman, celebrity psychic and astrologer. This will go on and on until the person realizes they can’t—or don’t actually want to—do the things they said they would....

READ THIS NEXT: The Neediest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Scorpios are well known for over-processing information and are true experts at over-thinking. Because of this, they are also quite intuitive. “Scorpios can be a little bit paranoid and can sense when others are thinking negatively about them,” says Stina Garbis, a professional psychic at psychicstina.com. “They tend to be very self-conscious and worry what others are thinking, and can quickly and easily pick up on bad vibes in a room....

Read the original article on Best Life. And for more on Biden’s plan, check out This Is How Much Your Third Stimulus Check Will Actually Be.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

According to Merriam-Webster, the exact origin of whammy isn’t known, but it started being regularly used in the ’40s to describe “a supernatural power [that brings] bad luck.” The word’s usage picked up in the ’50s, thanks to cartoonist Al Capp’s Li’l Abner comic strip. These days, it merely describes a “potent force.” And for more outdated language to look back on, here are 100 Slang Terms From the 20th Century No One Uses Anymore....

READ THIS NEXT: The Wittiest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. According to Charlotte Kirsten, founder of the astrology blog Typically Topical, Capricorn “wins the title of most impolite sarcastic zodiac sign.” Known for their intense career-mindedness and ambition, this sign can often be more concerned with reaching their goals than who they’re offending on the way. “Ruled by Saturn, the taskmaster of the planets, Capricorn specifically uses sarcasm to show their downright annoyance and frustration, particularly with your work ethic,” explains Kirsten....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Monogamous Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Sagittarius is a sign that’s on the cusp of trustworthiness. Their thrill-seeking and adventurous personality makes them very open-minded, but this always-on-the-go lifestyle can sometimes lead them to be a bit reckless and loose-lipped. The key is making sure the Sagittarius in your life realizes how important it is they keep quiet. Celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman describes Sagittarians as “open, honest, and secure in who they are....

To help you narrow down your choices, we asked Best Life’s resident astrologer to match each zodiac sign with their ideal museum adventure. Will you find yourself pondering the meaning behind a modern sculpture or learning about the latest advancements in science? Keep reading to find out which U.S. museum each zodiac sign should visit. READ THIS NEXT: The U.S. City You Should Have a Vacation Home In, Based on Your Zodiac Sign....

In in a wonderfully wide-ranging and revealing 2018 interview with Vulture, Trebek revealed everything from how Frank Sinatra was a secret Jeopardy! fan to what he believed to be the secret to his enduring appeal for several generations of TV viewers (“One reason why a host can succeed for a long time is by not offending,” he said). But he also came out with the one type of Jeopardy! contestant that would continually test his nerves every time they came on the show: the contestant who tries to “disrupt” the natural flow and progression of the answers by randomly choosing ones across the board....

State of the Union host Jake Tapper showed a recent video of the president saying: “When I’m inside it’s still good policy to wear the mask.” He then proceeded to ask Zients if it’s “really necessary for a fully vaccinated person to wear a mask at a limited indoor gathering, if everyone there is vaccinated.” Zients responded by recounting a recent CDC guideline change, which suggests people who are fully vaccinated can attend a small indoor gathering with friends and family without a mask....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Hear These 7 Words on a Flight, an Engine Has Failed, Pilot Says. Pilots representing major carriers recently issued a warning that fatigue is soaring among their ranks, and they’re urging the airlines to consider this issue—along with the human mistakes it could trigger—as a safety hazard. “Fatigue, both acute and cumulative, has become Southwest Airlines’ number-one safety threat,” the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) explained to the airline’s top executives in a widely reported letter, as reported by CNN Business....

While appearing virtually on Watch What Happens Live, a fan asked McConaughey if he could “feel the sexual tension between Jen Aniston and Brad Pitt.” After letting out a laugh, McConaughey responded. “Could I feel the heat through the screen of Brad? So palpable. Yeah, it was so palpable,” he said. “No, it was—I noticed that after—that’s what a lot of the topics were about that, or about them.” Although McConaughey said he “actually didn’t notice anything through the screen,” he admitted it did make “for a good topic the next day....

We once again turned to Rotten Tomatoes for a ranked list of every Reese Witherspoon film, then turned our attention to the 25 lowest-rated movies. Note that the site’s algorithm weights some critics higher than others, so don’t be surprised if the list isn’t in exact descending order. Still, the following films—including some beloved fan favorites—reflect the worst reviews of Witherspoon’s career. Read on to find out which movies got panned, and for more film flops, check out The Worst Jennifer Aniston Movies of All Time, According to Critics....

RELATED: This Zodiac Sign Is the Biggest Backstabber, Astrologers Warn. Aquarius enjoys having the flexibility to do anything they want. While they are sophisticated, self-sufficient, brilliant, extraordinary, and hopeful, they are largely concerned with themselves. “Aquarius will defraud if it benefits them,” says Emily Newman, a psychic reader and astrologer at The Best of Psychic Readers.“They are emotionally prepared to destroy you.” While this air sign is nice, they can be reckless, too....

Multiple outlets in Britain have reported that other relatives—three in particular—are still “very upset” about Harry’s behavior since Philip entered the hospital back in February. Read on to find out which members of the Royal Family aren’t ready to let bygones be bygones, and for more on how Her Majesty is doing, check out The One “Drastic Change” the Queen Is About to Make Now, Insiders Say. According to The Mail on Sunday, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, reportedly didn’t speak to or even acknowledge Harry at all before or after Philip’s funeral service....

Over the past seven days, the national daily average of new COVID cases has mostly flattened out with a modest three percent drop to 22 per 100,000 people, according to The Washington Post as of Nov. 9. But while the most recent health data still shows progress, some officials are concerned that the return of colder weather and the travel associated with the holiday season could pose a new set of challenges....

COVID-19 is a respiratory infection; in severe cases, it can do permanent damage to the lungs. Coughing and shortness of breath are commonly reported symptoms, which may persist even after an otherwise full recovery. Other lung issues may arise as well. “Viral respiratory infections can lead to anything from a simple cough that lasts for a few weeks or months to full-blown chronic wheezing or asthma,” pulmonologist Andrew Martin, MD, of the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, told Healthline....