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Published: November 7, 2023 by Sarah Burns
During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home took to reading and studying new subjects to pass the time. […]
Published: October 29, 2023 by Sarah Burns
It might seem surprising that some of our favorite characters are robots — by definition they’re not human. However, robots […]
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Published: October 26, 2023 by Sarah Burns
Halloween has become a truly global phenomenon, and is marked by parties and parades around the world. One theory holds […]
Published: October 25, 2023 by Sarah Burns
As we enter the spring and summer after that, people are going to be looking to go places and do […]
Published: October 24, 2023 by John Harrington and Sarah Burns
You might consider yourself a very rational person, but then something as simple as a calendar date or a number […]
Published: October 21, 2023 by Sarah Burns
The Halloween traditions we’re all familiar with — including jack-o’-lanterns and dressing in costumes (to confuse wandering spirits) — came […]
Published: October 11, 2023 by Sarah Burns
McDonald’s launched the first Happy Meal in 1979. It was the brainchild of marketer Richard Brams, who had the idea […]
Published: August 29, 2023 by Sarah Burns
The English language is always evolving as words come into and go out of common usage. Some old words fade […]
Published: August 20, 2023 by Sarah Burns
We all make spelling mistakes from time to time. In fact, even the word “misspelled” is often incorrectly spelled as […]
Published: August 12, 2023 by Sarah Burns
Language is always changing, just like Led Zeppelin crooned in “Stairway to Heaven.” Words get new meanings while losing old […]
Published: July 23, 2023 by Sarah Burns
Published: April 9, 2023 by Sarah Burns
Words sometimes have two meanings, as Led Zeppelin sang in “Stairway to Heaven.” And indeed they often do. Especially, words […]
Published: April 7, 2023 by Sarah Burns
History has produced so many despots and dictators over the centuries that countries that have never been ruled by one […]
Published: April 6, 2023 by Sarah Burns
The English language is constantly changing and adapting to the needs of its users. While new words are created and […]
Published: April 1, 2023 by Sarah Burns
We all make spelling mistakes from time to time — in fact, “misspelled” is itself often misspelled as “mispelled.” It’s […]
Published: March 24, 2023 by Sarah Burns
America is a continent-sized country of extraordinary natural diversity. While the bald eagle is the national bird and the North […]
Published: February 27, 2023 by Sarah Burns and Christina Nava
The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 12. It’s an event designed to produce striking images, […]
Published: February 20, 2023 by Sarah Burns
The United States has had a former actor, Ronald Reagan, and a former reality TV host, Donald Trump, as president. […]
Published: August 24, 2022 by Sarah Burns
“What’s in a name?” asked Juliet rhetorically in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any […]
Published: July 8, 2022 by Sarah Burns
Amusement parks are an American institution, with some dating back as far as the 19th century. Of course they have […]
Published: July 3, 2022 by Sarah Burns
A visit to an amusement park can make for an expensive day out – a very expensive day out if […]
Published: July 1, 2022 by Sarah Burns
Cats are the second most popular pets in America after dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. More than […]
“Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. To soften rocks, or bend the knotted oak.” It’s an old saying […]
Guard dogs should be strong and fierce enough to be able to deter intruders or other potential sources of trouble. […]