Voicing the Gods: A Lost Celtic World

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We often encounter Celtic myths in English, but this is like seeing a vibrant world in black and white. The…

Brain Candy: The Science of Word Games

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Why does finding the perfect word in Scrabble or solving a tough crossword clue feel so deeply satisfying? We move…

From Pidgin to Power: Nigeria’s Voice

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Often dismissed as "broken English", Nigerian Pidgin is in fact a dynamic creole language spoken by over 75 million people.…

Slavic False Friends: Words That Deceive

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Ever tried to use your knowledge of one Slavic language in another, only to be met with a confused stare?…

Gaelic Gold: Timeless Irish Proverbs

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Discover the soul of the Irish language through its "seanfhocail", or ancient proverbs. These timeless words of wisdom offer more…

Type on the Brain: Font Psychology

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Ever wondered why some fonts just feel trustworthy while others seem playful or aggressive? This isn't just a matter of…

The People Who Became Words: A Guide to Eponyms

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From 'boycott' to 'sandwich', our language is full of words that were once people's names. This fascinating guide to eponyms…

The Two-Faced Word: Janus and ‘January’

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The first month of the year is named after Janus, the two-faced Roman god of beginnings and transitions. More than…

‘Sinister’: The Left-Handed Insult

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The word 'sinister' conjures images of evil, but its origins are far more mundane: it's simply the Latin word for…

The Sound of a Kiss: Etymology of ‘XOXO’

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Ever wondered why 'X' means kiss? The answer is a fascinating journey back to the Middle Ages, where illiterate citizens…

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