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Candlepower
The Rare, Overstuffed "Turduckenym"
Thu Sep 16 00:00:00 EDT 2021
Most portmanteaus are blends of two words. When three or more words are involved, things get tricky.
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Evasive Maneuvers
Naturally Inspired, Independent, Gifted Gobbledygook
Thu Sep 09 09:00:00 EDT 2021
Check out the latest fiddle-faddle and twiddle-twaddle that may send you higgledy-piggledy.
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Language Lounge
Audémus Dícere
Thu Sep 02 09:00:00 EDT 2021
Communication with the Divine is an extraordinary thing, and so most religions have specific, prescribed forms of language for it. How well do they serve the purpose?
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Word Count
When You Should Reduce Your Goals
Thu Aug 26 09:00:00 EDT 2021
Learn how reducing your own expectations can make it easier to achieve your goals.
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Evasive Maneuvers
Elevating Our Evasive Ecosystem
Thu Aug 19 09:00:00 EDT 2021
This just in — the latest nominee for euphemism of the year!
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Dog Eared
"Nine Nasty Words": How and Why We Curse
Fri Aug 13 09:00:00 EDT 2021
A linguist's new book explores the history, flexibility, and creativity of cursing.
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Language Lounge
Our Chocolate Redeemer
Thu Aug 05 09:00:00 EDT 2021
Many of the names for the most popular foods we associate with Mexico are not of Spanish origin; they come from Nahuatl and they are called by a descendant of their original name today in both Spanish and English.
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Dog Eared
Highly Entertaining and Informative
Tue Aug 03 08:00:00 EDT 2021
Arika Okrent's new book explores some methods behind the madness of English spelling and expressions.
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Word Count
What I Did on My Summer Vacation: Nothing!
Thu Jul 22 09:00:00 EDT 2021
Relax and find out why doing nothing is exactly what you need.
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Candlepower
What Do Plus Signs Add?
Thu Jul 15 09:00:00 EDT 2021
One of the biggest trends in branding for the last several years has been something very small: the plus symbol. What does it all add up to?
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