Justin Cord Hayes

The Terrible Meanings of Names: Or Why You Shouldn't Poke Your Giselle with a Barry

by Justin Cord Hayes

The bizarre meanings behind everyday names!

Did you know that Jacobs tend to cheat in school, Marys have nasty attitudes, and Catherines like to cause pain? If our names are meant to represent our character,...

747 Things to Do on a Plane

by Justin Cord Hayes

Whether you're onboard for business or pleasure, headed to a conference in Toledo or a week in Tahoe, your time spent in the airport and flying through the skies can be just as enjoyable as the rest of your...

The Unexpected Evolution of Language: Discover the Surprising Etymology of Everyday Words

by Justin Cord Hayes

This book is awesome awful!

Did you know that "awful" first originated as a compliment? How about the fact that it was perfectly fine for someone to defecate in their living room? Or that at one time a bully...

His/Hers

by Justin Cord Hayes

Your idea of romance is getting flowers and card delivered to you at work. The thought of it alone can make you giddy. Unfortunately, if you try to do that for him, odds are all you'll get is a blank stare and...