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26 old-time compliments we wish could come back
Culture, Our Language

26 old-time compliments we wish could come back

If you have a tricky time working out today’s slang–take a look at what our grandparents and their friends were using “back in the day”
11 thesaurus jokes grammar nerds will appreciate
Culture, Our Language

11 thesaurus jokes grammar nerds will appreciate

Word nerds who enjoy a grammar-based chuckle will enjoy these clever and twisted word jokes!
12 synonyms that will make you a better writer
Culture, Our Language

12 synonyms that will make you a better writer

Building a broad vocabulary starts with learning fresh substitutes for common used words. Here are synonyms for 12 words we all use way too often.
13 funniest words added to the dictionary in the last decade
Our Language

12 funniest words added to the dictionary in the last decade

From scrumdiddlyumptious to schmoozefest, these newly minted words reflect our culture and our sometimes hilarious use of language.
30 slang words we love from 2019
Culture, Our Language

30 slang words we love from 2019

This article was vetted by no less than eight Gen Zers and six Millenials.
16 spelling rules you should have memorised
Our Language

16 spelling rules you should have memorised

Use these tips to never misspell these tricky words again.
30 little-known words that will help you win Scrabble
Our Language, Thought-provoking

30 little-known words that will help you win Scrabble

Memorise these to be a winner every game.
10 commonly misused words you need to stop getting wrong
Our Language, Thought-provoking

10 commonly misused words you need to stop getting wrong

Get these commonly misused words down and you’ll look smarter than ever.
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15 real words that were invented by accident
Flashback/History, Our Language

15 real words that were invented by accident

Find out which everyday terms started out by mistake.
70 words (and phrases) you’re probably using all wrong
Our Language, Thought-provoking

70 words (and phrases) you’re probably using all wrong

We’ve compiled 70 words and phrases we’ve all used wrong at some point.
10 common sayings that sound way funnier in other languages
Humour, Our Language, Thought-provoking

10 common sayings that sound way funnier in other languages

'Nice guys finish last' means something very different in Spain.
18 words for things you never knew had a name
Our Language, Thought-provoking

18 words for things you never knew had a name

What is the name for …
15 of the hardest words to spell in the English language
Our Language

15 of the hardest words to spell in the English language

Here are some of our favourite – and trickiest – words explained.
27 hilarious (but totally real) names for groups of animals
Humour, Our Language, Smart Animals

27 hilarious (but totally real) names for groups of animals

Your guide to the most outlandish – and apt – names for animal collectives.
If you laugh at these dark jokes, you’re probably a genius
Entertainment, Humour, Our Language

If you laugh at these dark jokes, you’re probably a genius

Laughing doesn't make you a bad person – just a smart one.
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