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Where on Earth did that State get its Name?

Names are important things. They identify us and describe us. Sometimes they offend us. Usually, they unite us. Ever wonder where all the...

English is Easily Difficult

I have sympathy for anyone learning the English language. It can definitely be complicated, which is another word for byzantine,...

Christmas Anagrams

Some fun with words to get us in the holiday spirit! Click the video below to view it on You Tube. The post: “An Anagram Christmas”...

Not one iota

We’ve all heard someone say that something didn’t make an iota of difference, but what exactly is an iota and why is it so insignificant?...

What's with the Silent Treatment?

The rules of the English language can be tough enough to master, but are made even more challenging by the mysterious use of silent...

Hardly Hearing

Have you ever been upset by an email from a colleague? Or from a friend? Or a family member? Of course, we all have. My undergrad days...

PUNS Intended

These were originally posted by Steve Laube. I claim no originality. When is a door not really a door? When it’s ajar. How do you...

Do You Know All 8 Parts of Speech?

Let's face it, the rules for the English language are Dependable -- as in, "It Depends." The meaning of words can change depending on...