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The Issue With Casually Using The Word “Binge”
The 12 episodes of the Netflix show that you watched on Saturday. The full pint of Ben & Jerry’s you ate last Thursday night. The entire series of books you read in one week. When we enjoy things, it’s normal for us to indulge in them. There’s even a handy little word we pull out just for these instances of indulging in something we love: binge. …
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Has The Word “Ninja” Been Culturally Appropriated?
Traditionally, the word ninja is defined as “a member of a feudal Japanese society of mercenary agents, highly trained in martial arts and stealth (ninjutsu), who were hired for covert purposes ranging from espionage to sabotage and assassination.” These ninjas have captured the Western pop culture imagination since at least the 1960s, when the word was borrowed into English. Since then, ninja has expanded to describe “a …
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Why Do I F’ing Love Cursing So Much?
Raw, succinct, expressive, taboo: That’s why I love curse words, why do you? -
Top 10 Acronyms That Will Make Your Life Easier
These are the top 10 acronyms you should be using to make your life easier ... and more fun.
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