A Day Is Not 24 Hours

Our system of telling time is based on the premise that every day is exactly 24 hours long — quite precisely, with no…

The 5 Senses, or Maybe 7, Probably 9, Perhaps 11

Word Connections: Left & Right

The time has come again to follow a twisty path of word connections across continents and centuries…

25 of the Most Beautiful Wildflowers in Georgia

How Many Kinds of Living Things Are There?

For anyone who loves nature, the sheer diversity of life on Earth is breathtaking…

A Web of Word Connections: “Apple”

Starting with a single word — “apple” — we can weave a tangled web of surprising linguistic…

25 Beautiful Australian Wildflowers

Australia is blessed with thousands of species of wildflowers — an incredible diversity that is…

Word Connections: Black & White

The words “black” and “white” represent the two most fundamental colors — and the two most extreme…

Designing the Hunting Game for “The Oregon Trail”

The Word “Devolve” Makes Me Cringe!

These days the word “devolve” has gotten quite popular in the media. Every few days I encounter…