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How To Refer To Little People: The Terms To Know

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Decode SCOTUS Cases With This Plain Language Legal Glossary

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Doxing, Sealioning, and Rage Farming: The Language of Online Harassment...

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40+ Hockey Terms: Slang, Positions, And Rules On The Ice

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Are You Hurt Or Traumatized? The Spread of “Trauma Talk”

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Wrap Your Mind Around 10 Terms About The Multiverse

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18 Words That Get To The Heart Of Today’s Work...

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Pack Your Bags! 6 Current Travel Slang Terms To Take...

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Pronoun Explainer: What Do Ella, Él, And Elle Mean In...

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Prepare For The Lavish World Of Bridgerton With 16 Regency...

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10 Women Around The World And The Words That Empower...

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The Cold Hard Facts About 12 Winter Sports Terms

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What Is In The Oath Of Office?

We hear the presidential oath of office every four years, which basically gives the incoming president the keys to the proverbial car. So what is this oath and who created the words that each president has said when taking office?

We vow to explain it all here!

Laying Down The Law On "Sedition" vs. "Treason" vs. "Insurrection" vs. "Coup"

Terms like "sedition" and "insurrection" have taken over the media since the storming of the US Capitol building in January. What do they all mean?

Educate yourself on the differences here.

What Are Antibodies, And Do They Kill Viruses?

Even without a vaccine, the body can build antibodies against COVID-19, so what does that mean? Here’s a primer on antibodies and immunity, and their relation to viruses.

Build up your knowledge with this article.