Some people would say that oral speech is more difficult than writing; however, others also think the other way around. In writing, punctuation rules are one of the most vexatious concerns. Punctuations, such as commas, provide further meaning to the reader because of their ability to alert the initiation of pauses. Pauses are then essential …
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This article is based on the video Is there a better alphabet for English? by RobWords, a YouTube channel known for its smart, funny takes on language and history. The video asks a surprisingly tricky question: Could English be written more clearly with a different alphabet? Turns out, quite a few people thought so — …
On the surface, humans are polite. We say please, thank you, and ask about people’s weekends with an alarming degree of interest. But underneath that shiny layer of etiquette? A whole arsenal of phrases that sound friendly but hit like a truck. Welcome to the world of weaponized niceness—those little linguistic landmines that seem harmless, …
English spelling is a menace. A beautiful, rule-breaking, logic-defying menace. And no matter how many degrees you’ve got hanging on your wall—or how many Grammarly plugins you’ve installed—there are still words that will trip you up faster than a Lego in the dark. These are the traitors. The deceptively innocent-looking words you’ve probably typed a …
Scottish English is English… sort of. It’s like the language popped up north, grabbed a can of Irn-Bru, and decided the rules were optional. If you’ve ever heard someone say “Ach, I’m fair scunnered” and your brain quietly gave up—that’s normal. The accent’s just the warm-up. It’s the phrases that really mess with you. They’re …
Let’s talk about a word that sounds like sunshine and free healthcare but is actually built on a pun: utopia. Now, most people throw this word around like it means paradise—endless brunch, clean public transport, a world where meetings really could have been emails. But if we go back to the original source, it turns …
I was just trying to learn some languages, okay? Just minding my own business. Spanish, French, maybe a little Japanese on the side. But then Archi showed up. This language has 82 consonants. Eighty-two. I didn’t even know there were 82 consonant sounds on this cursed Earth. And don’t even get me started on the …
Money talks. Sometimes it whispers comfort. Sometimes it shouts chaos. It’s more than coins and credit — it’s power, pressure, freedom, fear. No wonder some of the sharpest minds (and sharpest tongues) have weighed in. These quotes about money? They don’t just say something. They mean something. 1. “Money is always there but the …
Space, the vast expanse beyond our planet, is a fascinating realm of infinite mysteries and celestial bodies. It’s not only about exploration and discovery, but also plays a key role in our daily lives – from weather forecasting and satellite television to GPS services. Understanding space brings us closer to unraveling the universe’s origins and …