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Saturday, 1 March 2025

Are Any Words the Same in Every Language?

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Are Any Words the Same in Every Language?

Words that are extremely similar across multiple languages are called "cognates," meaning they share the same root word or origin. Here are several words that travel across borders and languages.

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Obscure Punctuation Marks We Want To Bring Back

Punctuation can add a lot of nuance to a sentence. You're likely familiar with the basics — periods, commas, exclamation points, question marks. But we can almost guarantee you've never seen these wild punctuation marks in your favorite novels.

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Was the "Writing on the Wall" an Actual Message?

The phrase "writing on the wall" has warned of impending trouble for centuries, tracing back to the Bible. Learn how this ancient story shaped the figurative meaning we use today.

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Why Do We Call It a "Honeymoon"?

Explore the sweet origins of "honeymoon," from medieval honey harvesting and Viking wedding mead to its evolution as a post-wedding getaway.

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Slang

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Keep on Truckin' With This 1970s Slang

Author Tom Wolfe coined the term "The 'Me' Decade" to define the 1970s, and these are some of the slang words and terms that came out of these wild, free-spirited, and tumultuous years.