The word ‘meme’ has more to do with evolutionary biology than the internet. 

 The origin of the word ‘vaccine’ stretches back to a disease, a test subject, and… a cow.

The origin of the word ‘dinosaur,’ and the story of its self-sabotaging inventor.

‘Cobalt’ takes its name from a pesky goblin—and mischief is baked into its name.

If you like your etymology with a side of science, we've got a show for you.