What's the difference between 'a rebel' and 'to rebel'? Just a tiny shift in emphasis. This seemingly small detail, known…
Old English once had a complex system of masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns, much like modern German. This all changed…
We can read the words of Beowulf, but what did this ancient ancestor of English actually sound like? By using…
One sheep, two sheep. One fish, two fish. Ever wonder why some English nouns refuse to add an '-s' for…
Ever wonder why we have "correct" spelling and grammar? These rules aren't timeless truths but were forged by powerful forces…
The disappearance of 'thou' from common usage wasn't just a linguistic spring-cleaning; it was a quiet revolution. This shift from…
Did you know one of the most powerful words in the English language is just a single letter? From ancient…
English and German are sibling languages, but like any family, they have their misunderstandings. This article explores "false friends"—deceptive words…
We all know about prefixes and suffixes, but what about the "word inside a word"? This fascinating linguistic process, called…
For scientists and staff "wintering-over" in Antarctica, months of profound isolation have forged a unique micro-dialect. This "Antarctic English" features…
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