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Common Legal Words/Phrases and What They Mean

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Common Legal Words/Phrases and What They Mean

Every profession or group has its own language, from taxi drivers to teenagers, but we...

Esperanto – A Fascinating Invented Language

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Esperanto – A Fascinating Invented Language

Some may think that made-up languages are only for fictional worlds, such as Game of...

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7 Words You Didn’t Know Originated From Names

You may have heard that some surnames started as words associated with jobs (like Smith...

Curse Words’ Etymology

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Curse Words’ Etymology

Have you ever wondered where curse words come from? Humans have been using profanity for...

Common Word Origin Facts: Real or Myth?

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Common Word Origin Facts: Real or Myth?

The internet is full of interesting stories about the origins and history of different words....

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5 Tips for Writing a Thanksgiving Message to Your Co-workers

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the USA that occurs on the fourth Thursday of...

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Phrases for Wimbledon: The Ball Is in Your Court and Game, Set, Match

The Wimbledon Championships are back after last year’s cancellation because of the pandemic. And to...

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5 Words from the World of Jazz for International Jazz Day

Today (April 30) is International Jazz Day, a day for celebrating the impact of jazz...

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English Language Day: 5 Surprising Facts About the English Language

The United Nations’ English Language Day is held every year on April 23 (Shakespeare’s birthday,...

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Writing Tips: A Ramadan Vocabulary List

For Muslims around the world, this month sees the beginning of Ramadan. But what does...

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5 Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare

The playwright William Shakespeare is credited with introducing over 1,700 words to the English language....

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5 Words and Phrases Popularized by Jane Austen

Jane Austen was born on this day (December 16) in 1775. She is best known...

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