The term ludology refers to the study of games. It comes from the Latin word ludere, meaning “to play” in English.

A priest in the Orthodox branch of Christianity can get married—unlike a Catholic priest—but the catch is that he must do so before becoming ordained.

When a woman is pregnant, another pregnancy is generally considered impossible. However, in rare cases, it can happen—and it’s called superfetation.

In Greek mythology, there was a famously beautiful woman named Alope. Her father was known to be a very cruel man, and she was actually seduced and impregnated by her own grandfather, Poseidon.

In journalism, a freelancer is sometimes called a “stringer.”

The fastest typing speed ever recorded was 212 words per minute. The average typing speed for a normal person is about 42 words per minute.

Victims of con artistry are called “marks.” The term dates back to carnival days, when carnies would secretly mark potential targets with chalk so their associates would know who might fall for a rigged game.