Some rumors are too hazy to be believed. For years, claims have connected the root of the word "alcohol" to an Arabic term that purportedly means "body-eating spirit." Many of these claims miss the ...

ARAB - Voters in Arab today approved the legalized sale of alcohol by 334 votes, 2,101 to 1,767. Two years ago, the referendum was defeated by only 18 votes out of 3,114 votes on the issue.

Are the terms alcohol and kohl related? Yes, if we trace their origins. An Arabic etymological term base, the first of its kind, can provide new knowledge about Arab identity and cultural history. Are ...