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We make it no secret here that we think words are really cool. In English, we can do a lot of cool things with words like make metaphors, rhymes, or craft groan-worthy puns that even the most tolerant of dads w... อ่านต่อ
In a world that knows too many details about unimportant matters, one would think that our collective expertise could be certain about something as essential as the days of the week. There is, however, a schola...
Good Friday is part of Holy Week, the week before Easter Sunday. It falls between Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday. Good Friday is the most important day of this week, as it commemorates the crucifixion and deat...
Does your grandfather still call the fridge an “icebox”? Have you ever wondered why your mom calls the remote a “clicker”? Are you the kind of person who stubbornly still refers to your contact list as a “Rolod... อ่านต่อ
Every year, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States. Historically, Labor Day was held in celebration of American workers and their labor. Today, Labor Day is experienced by...
The words is and are are forms of the verb be, the most commonly used verb in English. Because they’re used so frequently, it’s important to know the grammatical and functional difference.... อ่านต่อ
You’ve likely heard countries like the United States or France called both democracies and republics. Is that accurate? Are the terms interchangeable, or do they mean different things?... อ่านต่อ
You’re in an arbitrary fight with your best friend over a misunderstanding, you got a flat tire on the way to work, and an important document you needed got lost in the mail, never arriving at its intended dest... อ่านต่อ