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  1. 7 Serendipitous Ways To Say “Lucky”

  2. dark blue background, light blue text libel vs. slander

    “Slander” vs. “Libel” – What Is The Key Difference?

    If you spread a nasty rumor about your boss, are you engaging in slander? Can a politician sue a newspaper for libel if an article calls her a liar? What do these two words mean, and are they interchangeable? Since both are types of defamation or “the act of making negative statements that hurt another person’s reputation,” and also illegal, you’ll want to make sure …

  3. What’s The Problem With Whataboutism?

    There are all sorts of retorts people resort to when criticized or called out for a mistake or wrongdoing of some kind. (Heaven forbid anyone just say, “I’m sorry. I was wrong,” anymore.) One of the most maddening kinds is increasingly being referred to as whataboutism. You know it when you hear it. “Hey, weren’t you supposed to do the dishes last night?” you ask your …

  4. The Art And Origin Of The Dad Joke

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    Why Do Parents Use These Babyish Words?

  6. Ways To Rephrase The Most Insulting Ways To Say “Goodbye”

    What do you do when you want to say “goodbye” to something (or someone), but don’t really feel the good part of that sentiment? Whether you’re late to a meeting and stuck on the phone, or just nodding your head in mock agreement as someone prattles on endlessly (with no clue they lost you 10 minutes ago), we’d like to offer you advice. It’s true, …

  7. South African English Words We Don’t Have In The US

  8. What Are The Best Words To Explain Death To Kids?

  9. Modern Ways To Express Your Love And Affection

  10. These Words Help Explain Big Feelings To Kids

  11. How To Talk Like A Pirate

    “Ahoy, matey!” Is that pretty much the limit of your pirate lingo? With perhaps a “shiver me timbers” in the wings if you need it? With so many excellent pirate terms, don't stop there! Here’s a robust vocabulary to make your weekend pirating just a little more authentic.

  12. These Japanese Slang Terms Are “Maji” Amazing