Some words, when used in specific situations, have deeper meanings than you realize: Whether they’re said over a PA or in a one-on-one conversation, these seemingly innocuous terms are actually codes ...

Chances are, you’ve heard of the police code 10-4, which means “affirmative” or an acknowledgment of a message. But if you hear a police officer say 10-33, there’s a police emergency underway. However ...

The last thing the captain wants on a cruise ship during an emergency is mass panic. So, to prevent it, secret code words are used to alert crew members to danger or medical emergencies. These codes ...

At Disney parks, guests see polished rides and smiling cast members. What they don’t hear are the quiet codes staff use to manage accidents, breakdowns, or emergencies without drawing attention. These ...

Bob. Mermaid. Code 300. Gate lice. These are all code words that flight attendants use to subtly discuss passengers when ...

Even in the most magical place on Earth, things can get a little, well, messy. These are the semi-secret Disney code words that signal a problem. When things at the parks or on the seas aren’t quite ...

To communicate among themselves, the crew aboard a cruise ship uses secret codes. Photo: Getty Images On a cruise ship, many people come together. To prevent all passengers from immediately panicking ...

Just because the Love Island USA cast is bound to have sex doesn’t mean they don’t find ways — like secret code words — to get around discussing it on screen. The dating show originally premiered in ...