Sally means "princess" and was originally a nickname for Sarah. Name gained popularity in 18th century and 1920s-1960s. Currently ranks 621th on Nameberries and 53rd in Sweden
Taiwan used to discard 16 million plastic bags daily. Plastic bags are cheap and made from oil chemicals. Some municipalities banned plastic bags due to environmental costs
Shows through translucent surfaces. Creates imprints on touching surfaces. Leaves creases in cloth when folded
Sociological imagination was coined by C. Wright Mills in 1959. It describes understanding social reality through personal experiences in broader context. Mills reconciles individual and society concepts in social reality
Nagging is repetitive pestering behavior derived from Scandinavian "nagga" meaning "to gnaw". Elizabeth Bernstein defined it as repeated requests ignored by the other person. Nagging is common in both domestic and professional life
Nouveau riche refers to newly wealthy individuals who gained wealth within their own generation. Term dates back to ancient Greece (8th century BCE). Term "novus homo" (new man) had similar connotations in Roman Republic