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The name of “Scientific American” — two adjectives without a substantive?
Does the name Scientific American consist of two adjectives? What is the substantive?
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What is the difference between 'Muslim" and 'Islamic'?
I have seen 'Muslim' and 'Islamic' both used as adjectives to describe things relating to Islam. Is there a nuanced difference between the two words?
I know that 'Muslim' can also be used as a noun, ...
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Why is New York City also called “the Big Apple”?
I have heard many times people say the Big Apple to mean New York City.
What is the origin of this nickname?
