The term “vomiting” describes the forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach via the mouth or sometimes the nose, also known of as emesis. Is vomit a British word? if you vomit, food comes up from your stomach and out through your mouth because you are ill. The usualRead More →

As per the latest estimates given by Mumbai Police, 1 kg of ambergris is worth Rs 1 crore in the international market. The reason for its high cost is its use in the perfume market, especially to create fragrances like musk. It is believed to be in high demand inRead More →

A headline in the Saturday Citizen suggested that Shakespeare invented the word “puked.” In fact, he invented the word “puking.” The Citizen regrets the error. When was the word puke first used? Puke as a verb is first recorded in the late 1500s, with the noun following not long afterRead More →