History
7 classic Christmas sayings and where they came from
Here are eight classic holiday sayings, along with the sometimes surprising, and always fascinating, origin stories.
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Do you know the origins of these holiday words?
Get into the holiday spirit this year by learning a few seasonal words from another culture.
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5 of the most memorable last words
Have you given any thought to what you want your last words to be? It’s not macabre — think of it as a parting lesson for your loved ones. Here’s a list of memorable last words that might serve as some inspiration.
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Apropos and other rare prepositions
Let’s look at a few once widely used prepositions, their meanings, and what they’ve become in our modern tongue.
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Arkwright and more interesting jobs to add to your resume
Sure, you could be a marketing specialist or an accountant, but why not spice up your resume a little with one of these historical jobs whose titles are as unique as the jobs themselves.
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17 bizarre hobbies you've never heard of
Here are some bizarre hobbies with even more bizarre names to add to your list of what to do if you ever get really, really bored one weekend.
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Esperanto — the World's attempt at an international language
When you think of a made-up language, secret codes or children’s gibberish might come to mind. But take a look at Esperanto — a language created with the goal of bringing together international speakers under a common tongue.
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What’s the difference between a national language and an official language?
What is a national language and an official language? They mean something very different for the linguistic identity of a country and its people.
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9 words named after people
Sure some people have buildings or bridges named after them, but what about actual words? Here are nine commonly used eponyms, and the famous folks behind the words.
Slang
Victorian slang that will make you say, "What?"
Victorian slang is a gold mine of witty words and snappy comebacks. Learn a few new terms and incorporate them into your vocabulary.
History
8 animal names and their real meanings
Sure you know A is for Aardvark and Z is for Zebra, but have you ever thought about how some animals got their names?
History
Why do silent letters exist?
Words like psychology, indictment, mnemonic, debt, tsunami and pterodactyl contain classic examples of silent letters. Why do these pesky spellings persist?