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Why The Phrase “Commit Suicide” Should Be Avoided

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Alpha, Beta, What’s Next? The Greek Alphabet Explained

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Pachyderm And Other Elephant Words You’ll Never Forget

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“Inflation” vs. “Deflation”: Understanding The Effect Of Their Differences

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Japanese Words That Grab The Olympics Limelight

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Nail Every Dismount With 18 Indispensable Gymnastics Terms

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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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