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15 real words that were invented by accident
Flashback/History, Our Language

15 real words that were invented by accident

Find out which everyday terms started out by mistake.
70 words (and phrases) you’re probably using all wrong
Our Language, Thought-provoking

70 words (and phrases) you’re probably using all wrong

We’ve compiled 70 words and phrases we’ve all used wrong at some point.
10 common sayings that sound way funnier in other languages
Humour, Our Language, Thought-provoking

10 common sayings that sound way funnier in other languages

'Nice guys finish last' means something very different in Spain.
18 words for things you never knew had a name
Our Language, Thought-provoking

18 words for things you never knew had a name

What is the name for …
15 of the hardest words to spell in the English language
Our Language

15 of the hardest words to spell in the English language

Here are some of our favourite – and trickiest – words explained.
27 hilarious (but totally real) names for groups of animals
Humour, Our Language, Smart Animals

27 hilarious (but totally real) names for groups of animals

Your guide to the most outlandish – and apt – names for animal collectives.
If you laugh at these dark jokes, you’re probably a genius
Entertainment, Humour, Our Language

If you laugh at these dark jokes, you’re probably a genius

Laughing doesn't make you a bad person – just a smart one.
10 words that will immediately make you sound old
Our Language, Thought-provoking, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

10 words that will immediately make you sound old

Thanks to technology and the rise of social media, the English language is changing faster than ever. Want to close the generational gap? You’ll need to strike some of these out-of-date words [...]
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The most misused word in the English language
Humour, Our Language

The most misused word in the English language

It's literally the opposite of what you'd expect.
5 Power Words to Instantly Get What You Want
Inspirational, Our Language, Work

5 Power Words to Instantly Get What You Want

Trying to persuade a boss, a client, or even a family member to take your advice? These five words will help you get your way – guaranteed.
Why Do We Remember False Information?
Our Language, Science/Technology, Thought-provoking

Why Do We Remember False Information?

This phenomenon could explain why myths like “vaccines cause autism” and “fat in food is bad” stick around.
The Great Forgetting
Mental Health, Our Language, Science/Technology

The Great Forgetting

The mechanics of memory remain mysterious – but new infant studies could hold the key.
Living Language: Let It Go
Our Language

Living Language: Let It Go

We get very attached to the rules in English. Sometimes they help, sometimes they hinder, and sometimes you just need to take a lead from Elsa and Let It Go, writes Donyale Harrison.
Living Language: Sounds Like
Our Language

Living Language: Sounds Like

They’re the words that put the whizz bang into our language, writes Donyale Harrison.
Living Language: The Nay Sayers
Our Language

Living Language: The Nay Sayers

Donyale Harrison makes a combobulated argument in favour of couth, crepant and ept.
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