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Some of the old advice still rings true today.

20 Pieces of Advice From Old Tudor Proverbs

Even the Tudors knew not to shoot the messenger (even if they phrased it a little differently).

40 Highfalutin H-Words To Heighten Your Vocabulary

Handy words to get you out of a humstrum. Your curiosity to learn these is an honestation.

She's dreaming about a giant insect melting into goo.

What Exactly Is a Fever Dream?

The meaning of your fever dream is probably just this: You have a fever.

16 Old-School Internet Acronyms

How is language evolving on the Internet? In this series on internet linguistics, Gretchen McCulloch breaks down the latest innovations in online communication.

How Many Words Per Minute Does the Average Person Speak?

Estimates vary widely—but it’s generally agreed that your words-per-minute rate for a speech should be lower.

12 Philadelphia Slang Terms You Should Know

If you've ever wondered when to say to hoagie instead of sub (always), or what qualifies as a jawn (everything), check out these Philly slang terms.

There's an adorable term for all those teeth hockey players lose.

16 Hockey Slang Terms You Should Know

You might be spitting chiclets if you do too much chirping. That sentence will make a whole lot more sense after you learn about hockey slang.