Starting in 2010, the United Nations named six language days in recognition of the six official languages of the UN. April 23 was selected as “English Language Day” which also commemorates one of its most celebrated writers and master of the language, William Shakespeare. To get prepared – and utilize …
Read MoreHumans live on a mostly-water planet in a somewhat typical solar system. Our sun, Sol, is an average-sized G-type standard sequence star. From what humans can gather, we are not just the only intelligent life in the observable universe: Earth is the only life-bearing planet we’re aware of. However, millions …
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why people named Richard get the nickname Dick, or why Margaret is called Peggy by her pals? Today, we’re looking into some of the strangest nicknames for common names and their interesting origins. So, Recline Your Mind and get ready to learn something new. Diminutive Kin …
Read MoreHere are ten words that are trending again, due to their recent usage in news stories or in topical events around the world. 1. Karamu Karamu is a small New Zealand tree, Coprosma robusta, with glossy leaves and orange fruit. 2. Ligature This word is trending over a cause of death …
Read MoreThroughout the world as people of different languages have intermingled, words from both sides have been adopted into each of their everyday vocabulary. Such is true for many Spanish words, many more than listed here. Naturally, Spanish words for different types of food, such as tacoand burrito, are as every bit common …
Read MoreAll of us can fall into the habit of using pet words and phrases without considering that these are not the right words for every situation. Let’s look at 6 words and phrases to avoid using to keep from sounding less intelligent than you actually are! Wise word usage advice …
Read MoreDon’t speak French? We have to disagree. Americans use more French words in their everyday vocabulary than they realize. Let’s take a look at fifteen French words that are as common to American English as French fries (which aren’t French, by the way). 1. Déjà vu This word has an …
Read MoreThere’s nothing more American than cowboys, right? Well, think again. Many of the words and language associated with American cowboys comes from the Spanish language, and the cowboy tradition itself comes from Spain and Portugal. Let’s take a look at the origin of cowboys and the language that developed around …
Read MoreDid you know that there is another word for breakfast that not only describes breakfast itself but every single thing associated with it? Not only that, but a variation of this same word describes the act of having breakfast itself. Curious? Read on! It’s a new-old word This is replacement …
Read MoreBeing that drinking has been a social pastime since, well, forever – there’s no shortage of slang and euphemisms to describe everything that goes with it. Here are some drinking words and phrases from the past that might be a lot of fun to use again! 1. Nizzle [antiquated] Before …
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