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15 different words for travel
Did you know there are over a dozen different ways to say travel? Here are some unique ways to describe your next adventure.
Jennifer Freeman
History
12 words and their wacky Latin origins
Here are 15 words you probably use regularly, and their intriguing ancient Latin roots.
Slang
10 nautical terms that will make you ready for the sea
Knowing a few simple sailing terms can be a useful skill when speaking to other seafarers. Here are ten key nautical terms that will ensure you have a bon voyage!
Slang
5 Acronyms That Make Your Life Easier
We’ve rounded up the top five acronyms that make your life easier through everyday use and what they mean and when to use them (or not).
Slang
How Where You're From Influences What You Say
Across a country as large as the United States of America we’re sure to find many regional accents and pronunciations, but that’s part of what makes English so fascinating.
History
How the most iconic cocktails got their names
As any cocktail drinker will know, there are a handful of staples that have become timeless in their effects and execution. Let’s take a look at how some of these got their names.
Grammar
Are "toward" & "towards" really interchangeable?
Similar to their grammarian brethren of backward, frontward, upward, downward, or any other directional prepositions, whether you decide to include the suffix of “s” on toward, you will be correct in either case. But why?
Slang
Where did the term "Debbie Downer" originate?
Who is Debbie Downer and why is she so good at ruining a party?
All Words
Where did blogs, magazines and newspapers get their start?
There’s more ways than ever to get your daily dose of news, insight and information. Where did the words newspaper, magazine, and blog come from?
History
How streets get their names
Have you ever wondered where your street got its name? First, let’s look at the supposed differences between roads, streets, lanes, avenues and boulevards.
History
Where did the word "smoothie" come from?
Whether green, fruity, frosty, or creamy, smoothies are one of the most popular go-to options for breakfast, snacks and post-workout recovery meals these days. But have you ever stopped to think about where the word smoothie comes from?
Grammar
Do you know all 8 parts of speech in English?
Grade school grammar lessons drill the parts of speech into students’ brains, but once you’re out of the classroom it can be hard to remember all the details. We’re going to break down the eight parts of speech and how you use them.