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Feb 5, 2018

Nutritional vs. Healthy — Everything After Z by Dictionary.com

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Jan 30, 2018

Memes Gone Wrong

LOLcats. Good Guy Greg. Forever Alone Rage Face. Scumbag Steve.

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Jan 29, 2018

How To Be Less Forgetful And Remember Everything

What are mnemonics?

Whether or not you loved school, there are several fictitious figures you should thank for your education. Your Dear Aunt Sally, for example, as well as your Very Educated (or Excited…

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Jan 31, 2018

The Irritating History of ALL CAPS — Everything After Z by Dictionary.com

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Jan 31, 2018

The Strangest Names In Sports

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said, “Loyalty to any one sports team is pretty hard to justify, because the…

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Jan 12, 2018

What Is Freedom of Speech?

Which amendment gives us freedom of speech?

This piece was originally published on Everything After Z by Dictionary.com. For more content about word trends and language, visit the site.

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Jan 23, 2018

Decoding The PR Machine

Deciphering the language of hype

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Jan 16, 2018

“Wife Beater” Shirt? Take It To The Trash!

How did a violent term become a piece of clothing?

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Jan 26, 2018

France And The Battle Of Mots De Prêt (Loanwords)

Why does France hate English loanwords?

This piece was originally published on Everything After Z by Dictionary.com. For more content about word trends and language, visit the site.

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Dec 7, 2017

Holy $#!%: Where Did The Symbolic Swear Come From?

Why is @#$%&! naughty?

This piece was originally published on Everything After Z by Dictionary.com. For more content about word trends and language, visit the site.

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