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The, Like, Totally Radical History of Using 'Like' As a Discourse Marker

The word 'like' has been around since, like, way before the '80s.

Is it stock or is it broth? And does it really matter?

Broth vs. Stock: What's the Difference?

If you've been using the terms pretty much interchangeably, you're technically wrong. But you're not alone.

40 Fantastic F-Words To Further Your Vocabulary

Keep these F-words in mind if you're flexiloquent.

Jockey Karis Teetan and Romantic Warrior about to win a race at the Queen Elizabeth II Cup in Hong Kong in April 2022.

12 Everyday Phrases You Didn’t Know Came From Horse Racing

The wire in ‘down to the wire’ was originally found on a horse racetrack—and ‘home stretch’ didn’t come from baseball.

How many of these words have you seen in the dictionary?

25 Words You Didn't Know Were in the Dictionary

Yes, there's a specific word for a treatise on a beard.

40 Excellent E-Words To Enlarge Your Vocabulary

When someone stops what they’re saying to go back and change a word to an even stronger one (as in, “I’m very happy—no, ecstatic to be here”), that’s called "epanorthosis."

WordleBot Reveals How Your Wordle Skills Measure Up Against AI

Wordle is luck and skill—and WordleBot will tell you how well you’re doing with each one.

How many of these Canadian slang terms do you know?

12 Canadian Slang Terms, Explained

Here's a primer on speaking like a Canuck.

Stink vs. Stank vs. Stunk: What's the Difference, and When Should I Use Each One?

When does something stink, when did you believe something stank, and when might it have stunk?

Why Do We Answer the Phone With ‘Hello’?

If it were up to Alexander Graham Bell, we probably wouldn’t.

Nolan Ryan was famous for his high cheese that often turned into some uncomfortable chin music for batters.

17 Baseball Slang Terms You Should Know

How’s your hose? If the question is confusing—or sounds like someone is trying to sell you gardening equipment—you might not be up on your baseball slang. “Ever

40 Dandy D-Words To Deepen Your Vocabulary

D is one of the most frequently used letters in the alphabet. Consider adding some of these delicious D words to your vocabulary.

What Is the Meaning Behind "420"?

Whether or not you’re a marijuana enthusiast, you’re probably aware that April 20 is an unofficial holiday for those who are.

14 Chicago Slang Terms You Should Know

Admitting you don’t know the meaning behind any of Chicago’s long-standing slang terms is akin to slathering your hot dog with ketchup.

40 Clever Words That Begin With the Letter 'C'

C is for cacafuego.

Need More Wordle in Your Life? You Can Access Old Puzzles Through This Wordle Archive

There's an open source Wordle archive that gives players unlimited access to past installments of the game.

How Do You Pronounce 'Caramel'?

Whether you say 'car-mel' or 'car-a-mel', your pronunciation of 'caramel' is technically correct.

15 Funky 1970s Slang Terms

If you’re up to speed on the tubular ‘80s slang and the wicked vernacular of the ‘90s, check out some slang terms and phrases that made the ‘70s groovy.

25 Fancy Medical Terms for Mundane Problems

It might not be a big deal, but you can make it sound like one.

Yes, Wordle Has a Hard Mode—Here’s How It Works

You might be playing Wordle with hard-mode rules without even knowing it. Here’s how it differs from the regular version.

Some office buzzwords can be unbearable for employees.

'110 Percent': The 10 Most Hated Business Buzzwords and Jargon

If you’ve ever tried to give “110 percent” to a task, chances are you’ve worked in an office where people tend to use a lot of corporate jargon.

Why Does ‘Spick-and-Span’ Mean ‘Really Clean’?

‘Spick’ doesn’t mean ‘clean.’ And ‘span’ doesn’t mean ‘clean.’ So what’s going on here?

A Chicago-area family plays Scrabble, ca. 1952

15 Fascinating Facts About 'Scrabble'

Whether you’re a logophile or just enjoy casual wordplay, chances are you’re obsessed with Scrabble. Here’s what you should know about the game.

It's Chick-fil-A's pleasure to serve you.

Why Do Chick-fil-A Employees Say “My Pleasure” Instead of “You’re Welcome”?

If you say “my pleasure” before your Chick-fil-A cashier has a chance to utter it, you won’t score free food.

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