A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FACTS

Wed, 26 Apr '23
"Stubborn things," per John Adams
Thu, 11 Aug '22
Not just beliefs
Tue, 7 Dec '21
Snapple cap fodder
Thu, 8 Apr '21
"A snail can sleep for up to three years" and others
Tue, 19 Jan '21
Word repeated in "___ are ___"