THE DIFFERENCE

You just know which one Goldilocks is going for.

Em Dash vs. En Dash vs. Hyphen: What’s the Difference?

Deciding when to use an em dash instead of some other punctuation mark is largely up to you—except in situations that call for an en dash or hyphen.

Would a consignment shop take your collection of fuzzy scarves?

Consignment Shop vs. Thrift Store: What’s the Difference?

The differences between consignment and thrift stores go a little deeper than profit margins.

Subconscious vs. Unconscious: What’s the Difference?

To Sigmund Freud, there wasn’t one. But the terms aren’t always cited as synonyms.

British vs. English: What’s the Difference?

First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).

Height isn't the only difference between horses and ponies.

What's the Difference Between Horses and Ponies?

Knowing your equines is no mere horseplay. Here's how to tell the difference between horses, ponies, and even miniature horses.

Neanderthal vs. Cro-Magnon: What's the Difference?

The Dilemma: At a cocktail party, a nasty brute spills a drink on you. You'd like to compare his manners to those of a more primitive hominid. But which would be more insulting?