It's time to level with you on why we refer to floors as narrative spaces.
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Jefferson’s tale of an encounter with a stranger sparked a saying that became pretty popular in the 19th century.
A little piglet named Billy Ray might have had something to do with it.
Start sprinkling bumfuzzle, taradiddle, and collywobbles into everyday conversation—but maybe let quomodocunquizing rest in obsolescent peace where it belongs.
The answer involves World War I soldiers and a cute bird.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
What do the terms “busser” and “busing a table” have to do with public transportation? Nothing, it turns out.
If linguistics is any indicator, it would appear that everybody in the spirit realm speaks Scots English.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Americans have a tough time figuring out how to correctly pronounce these words, from ‘açai’ to ‘tzatziki’ and beyond.
Here are 10 fun historical alternatives to boring old ‘pregnant.’
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?
Ever wonder how to pronounce that creamy, tangy sauce on your gyro? Turns out, there‘s more than one way.
Which musicians are a language learner‘s best friend?
The prying tool's distinctive name may come from its resemblance to a certain bird's beak. (Or not.)
Johnson defined ‘oats’ as “a grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people”—but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the slights, barbs, and quips in his dictionary.
Let’s get to the bottom of the top pronunciation blunders in every state.
We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?