Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 17, 2016

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22 Misused Idioms That Make You Sound Like An Idiot

Okay, maybe that title is a bit harsh. We’ve all mixed up an common phrase or idiom at one point or another due to mishearing it: a phenomenon known as an eggcorn. Nonetheless, people judge one another based on their attention to details…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 23, 2016

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Top 11 Pickup Basketball Calls People Get WRONG

Whether you’re in game point of pickup basketball at your YMCA or yelling at your TV from your sofa, every basketball fan knows how intense it can get over a debated call. These kinds of plays happen more than you think, and if you want to at…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 20, 2016

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17 Places That No One Can Spell Right

No matter how worldly you are, it is impossible to get the spelling correct of everywhere on the globe. Geographical spelling often gets overlooked in school as they try to make sure everyone has the hang of your vs. you’re and other more common words. However…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 18, 2016

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22 Words You Should NEVER Mix Up

Near the top of the list of the English language’s most evil inventions is the homophone. Homophones, or words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings, can confuse everyone from the most careless middle schoolers to the most advanced spell check…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 19, 2016

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Niantic, The Company Behind Pokémon GO

It doesn’t take long for the millions and millions of users to realize that there is something surprising about Pokémon GO. As soon as you start up the app, the launch screen displays a company and logo that…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 27, 2016

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8 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Decide on a Topic for Your College Application Essay

The first step to writing a masterpiece of a college application essay is coming up with a topic. What do you write about though if you haven’t starred in the Olympics or built a…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 28, 2016

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Top 9 Most Obnoxious Email Sign-offs & Signatures

So you’ve crafted your perfect email — warm, concise, easy to read — and you’ve said all you wanted to say. Sure, the recipient could just look at your email address and know who you are, but our customs dictate that you cap off your message…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 29, 2016

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5 Tips to Avoid Bee and Wasp Stings

Almost everyone has had an encounter with a bee or wasp at some point in their lives. Almost no one enjoys these encounters. Whether you’re deadly allergic to bee venom or simply hate bugs, use these tips to avoid getting stung when you come face to face with a black…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 16, 2016

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11 Tricks to Watch YouTube Better

Don’t worry; this isn’t an ad for YouTube Red. Although that is a good and relatively cheap way to be able to listen to music on your mobile devices and support original YouTube content by creators. No, this article will only focus on the FREE ways you can save time and…

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Ernest Wolfe in countdown.education

Jul 14, 2016

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5 Easy Steps to Citing in MLA, Chicago, or APA and a Checklist

Nobody likes bibliographies. Students don’t like making bibliographies. Teachers don’t like checking over bibliographies. Heck, even librarians don’t like bibliographies. Nonetheless, it’s important to give credit to your…

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