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When Did “Fat” Become An Insult?

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Righto, It’s British Slang, Mate!

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Expressions For Epic Fails And Major Mistakes

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What Kind Of Songs Get To Be Called “Country Music”?

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Words To Help Explain Relationships In The 2010s

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Terms Used By People Who Identify As Two Or More...

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What’s Happening With The Word “Unicorn”?

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These Made-Up Languages Aren’t Just For Kids

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When Did “Chemical” Become Such A Toxic Word?

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Why Do Journalists Avoid The Word “Liar”?

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French-Inspired Slang That Sounds Très Chic In English

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English Words That Came From The Philippines

Many words from Tagalog and other languages from the Philippines have found their way into English. How many have you encountered in your vocabulary.

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Should We Use BCE Instead Of BC?

If you have wondered why we have two systems to attribute years—AD/BC and CE/BCE—you aren't alone. Which system of dating is more appropriate to use now?

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Is That Food Really “Porn” (And Should You Even Say That)?

So many things excite us—from food to luxurious homes—that we call them "porn." Is it suitable to label everything this way?

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