Why is the term "midget" considered offensive?

My cousin is 16 and 5'4, is she considered tall, short or average

Okay so about 7 months ago my mother got arrested for false allegations of rape.. I don't live with my mom, but she's living ...

I'm curious as to terms. Do you use message or sms in your Country, also what about airtime - what would you call it? Appare...

Polygamy( I think that's how it's spelled...) and beastality? Thanks..

Whats the legal term called when people write statements but include their own version of events rather than the true version...

Personally, I hate the term. I am an American, but I have not lived in nor am I from Africa. I'm sure some people will say, "...

'Lark' as in joke or trick - not the bird. I was wondering if it was solely British or if it is used in American English as w...

Hey everybody! I was just asking out of curiosity, but why is it that being (among other things that would probably not be a ...

What's the correct term for someone who is in prison? Prisoner, convict, inmate, or jailbird?

Ass, skank, or slut? I was texting my friend earlier and said ass and she freaked out but then later she called me a skank an...