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Political Correction: How “PC” and “Reclaimed” Words Got Their StartAny Google News search for “political correctness” will yield three general groups of results: pieces slamming one public figure...June 23, 2016
7 Weird, Rare Words, IllustratedPeople love rare items. In 2010, a man bought a copy of the video game Stadium Events on eBay for $41,300. The game is one of...April 8, 2016
“Barking up the wrong tree” and Other Funny IdiomsHave you heard the expression “barking up the wrong tree?” According to North Carolina State University, there are 23,000...March 31, 2016
Basketball Idioms Every Language Lover Should KnowAt the end of every March, the United States is consumed by enthusiasm for the popular March Madness university basketball...March 26, 2016
5 Foundational Writers in EnvironmentalismWe tend to look at the world’s problems with sustainable development and environmental troubles as the burning issues of our...March 20, 2016
Looking to “Get Lucky” This Saint Patrick’s Day? These Idioms May HelpIt’s Saint Patrick’s Day! Walk into any department or grocery store at this time of year, and you may find yourself...March 17, 2016
Stop saying St. Patty’s Day!Happy St. Patrick’s Day! While you’re drinking green beer and counting shamrock leaves, you might end up debating a popular St....March 17, 2016
20 Pi Puns to Inspire Your NerdinessIt’s Pi Day, Pi Day, gotta get down on Pi Day . . . Even those of us who are not math nerds can celebrate March 14, also known as...March 14, 2016
From Pens to Speech: How Writing Tools Have EvolvedAs technology improves, it’s faster and easier than ever to get words from brain to screen. We’ve progressed from dipping...March 13, 2016
4 Reasons You Should Form a Proofreading HabitEven rats have habits. MIT professor Ann Graybiel trained rats to run a T-shaped maze. First, Graybiel’s team rewarded the rats...March 8, 2016