Why Do We Say ‘Ouch’! When We Get Hurt?

7 months ago

Ever wondered why you scream 'Ouch'! when you stub your toe? This post explores the fascinating world of interjections, examining…

The Invisible Plural: Zero-Marking in Language

7 months ago

One sheep, two sheep. One fish, two fish. Ever wonder why some English nouns refuse to add an '-s' for…

Why Are There So Many Words for Snow in Sámi?

7 months ago

The old "Eskimo words for snow" trope is a well-known but misleading linguistic myth. A far more accurate and fascinating…

How Do Babies Learn to Hear Word Breaks?

7 months ago

Ever wonder how babies find individual words in the continuous stream of speech they hear? It turns out their brains…

Why Do We ‘Talk’ With Our Hands?

7 months ago

Ever wonder why you gesture on the phone, even when no one can see you? It turns out that 'talking'…

How Do New Signs Get Created in ASL?

7 months ago

American Sign Language is a living, evolving system, not a static code. The process of creating new signs for modern…

Why Is This Word Taboo? The Science of Swearing

7 months ago

Ever wonder why a stubbed toe elicits a four-letter word and not just an "ouch"? The answer lies deep within…

The Colonist’s Dictionary, The People’s Voice

7 months ago

Colonial-era dictionaries and grammars, once crafted as tools of control to convert and assimilate Indigenous peoples, carry a profound irony.…

“Correcting” a Language: A Brief History

7 months ago

Ever wonder why we have "correct" spelling and grammar? These rules aren't timeless truths but were forged by powerful forces…

RTO vs. WFH: The Linguistic Divide

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The corporate tug-of-war over returning to the office isn't just about location; it's a fundamental clash of communication styles. While…

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