Internet memes spread across platforms like social media, spreading cultural ideas and behaviors. Term "meme" coined by Richard Dawkins in 1972, "Internet meme" by Mike Godwin in 1993. Early memes spread through message boards and email, evolving with internet protocols
Olivia is an English feminine name derived from Latin oliva, meaning olive. Name was popularized by Shakespeare's character in Twelfth Night. Both Oliva and Olivia were Latinate forms used in English-speaking countries since 13th century
Hello Kitty is a white Japanese Bobtail cat created by Sanrio in 1974. She has a red bow on her left ear and wears blue overalls with yellow shirt. Born in London on November 1st, her real name is Kitty White. Known for being cute, sweet, tomboyish, and good at baking
Classic means outstanding example of style or lasting worth. Term can be used as adjective or noun in various cultural contexts. First known use by 18th-century scholar Rev. John Bowle for Don Quixote
UNO Reverse cards reverse play direction and turn order. Turns pass to right when Reverse card is placed. Cards typically feature two arrows pointing in opposite directions
Japanese uses hiragana, katakana, and kanji scripts. Japanese is monotone, while Chinese is tonal. Japanese has 5 vowel sounds and limited syllable structure. Japanese words can only end in vowels or "n"