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Germanic vs. Latinate Linguistic Purity in EnglishEnglish Takes After My Side of the Family Since toddling around in diapers, the English language has been trying to escape its...December 22, 2015- The 3 Most Common Writing Mistakes on Holiday GreetingsMaybe it’s all the parties and booze during the holiday season, but there are three common writing mistakes that pop up on...December 19, 2015
- 4 Unique Ways to Greet People During the HolidaysThe holiday season is here. It’s the time of year that kids like and turkeys dread the most. It’s the time for snow, fireplaces,...December 18, 2015
Words for Peace Around the WorldWe invent words all the time: movie, jeggings, Internet . . . Did you know underwhelmed has only been around since the 1950s? Of...December 15, 2015
14 of the Longest Words in EnglishYes, this article is about some of the longest English words on record. No, you will not find the very longest word in English in...December 1, 2015
Uptalk? and Vocal Fry? An Epidemic?Some comedians create entire routines of celebrity impressions. Many times, the comedian doesn’t announce who he is mimicking....November 29, 2015
Slang to Standard: How Casual Language Can Become AcceptableA popular teenager has a cute girlfriend named Regina. One day, a student expresses his desire for a cute girlfriend: “I want a...November 13, 2015
7 Ways to Tell Someone They Are BeautifulGorgeous, handsome, cute… How many times have you used these words? These classic terms serve their purpose, but it might be nice...November 6, 2015
6 Monster Books that You Won’t Be Able to Put DownIn Greek mythology, the three Gorgon sisters are deadly monsters. Though eldest sister Stheno is the most prolific killer of the...October 29, 2015
5 Fun Family Word GamesBy Laura Wallis for The Stir by CafeMom Kids can’t escape those vocab quizzes, but learning new words and perfecting spelling...October 29, 2015