🦦 Otter emoji
The Otter emoji 🦦 depicts the playful, lovable, furry, aquatic mammal, the otter. It's often used in posts about the creature, friendship, and love (as otters are often photographed holding paws), or to illustrate concepts of…
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Bet You Can’t Guess Where The Word “Glamour” Comes From
by John Dempsey, Writer and Editing Professional Today is National Grammar Day so it’s (not “its”) time to celebrate! Now, many of us may have bad memories of teachers correcting us on “Can I use the bathroom?” and similar common phrases all in the name of grammar. (I don’t know, can you? 🙄) So you may be surprised to learn what those of us who style ourselves …
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🦩 Flamingo emoji
Depicting a flamingo and its distinctly pink plumage and posture, the Flamingo emoji 🦩 is used to represent the colorful bird in various contexts. It may also be used for content associated with the tropics, such as summer… -
The Forgotten Verses Of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Do you know all the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner”? Many people have difficulty memorizing the lyrics of the first verse of the US anthem, which is commonly performed at sports events and other public gatherings. But did you know that there are three additional verses that we almost never hear? As if one verse weren’t hard enough to learn … Why is the “Star-Spangled …
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Dr. Seuss’s Most Magical Made-Up Words
Let’s take a quick look at some of our favorite examples of Seuss's fanciful linguistics.
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“Effectiveness” vs. “Efficacy” vs. “Efficiency”: When To Use Each Word For The Best Results
Countries around the world are doing what they can to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to as many people as possible. As we wait and hope the vaccine will finally free us from the virus’s clutches, the words are flying fast and furious; everyone from Dr. Fauci on down is suddenly concerned with terms like vaccine efficacy and vaccine effectiveness. And who can blame us for …
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vaccine hesitancy
Vaccine hesitancy is unwillingness or refusal to accept a vaccine even when one is available. Vaccine hesitancy is a general term that is used to refer both to people hesitant to take some specific vaccines… -
aromantic
An aromantic person is someone who experiences little or no romantic attraction to other people. Being aromantic is not the same as being asexual. -
🎥 Movie Camera emoji
The Movie Camera emoji 🎥 is used for a variety of content related to cinema, from watching a film at Hollywood awards shows. The emoji can also be used for videos more generally, from sports… -
Is Potato Salad Even A “Salad”?
Romaine, arugula, and iceberg lettuce are all ingredients that likely spring to mind when you hear the word salad. These healthy leafy greens are generally what to expect when you’re asked “soup or salad” at a restaurant. But there are other foods with salad in the name that you’d probably be surprised at receiving if you opted for a salad starter: potato salad, pasta salad, …
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192.168.0.1
192.168.0.1 is a common Internet Protocol (IP) address for many wireless home routers, used to access administrative functions. -
Is Fish Considered Meat?
Every year in the weeks leading up to Easter, many Christians around the world partake in Lent. The approximately 40-day observance comes with its own set of notable dates before and during that time period. One of the most prevalent customs is that followers abstain from meat on Fridays. Fish, however, is fair game. That’s because fish has been considered somehow different from other types …