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Have you ever noticed your accent or speech patterns changing slightly to match the person you're talking to? This isn't…
Ever wonder why we say "Could you possibly pass the salt?" instead of just "Pass the salt"? This isn't just…
When Italy became a nation in 1861, a famous statesman declared, "We have made Italy. Now we must make Italians."…
Ever wonder how "Google" went from a company name to a common verb in our dictionary? This article explores the…
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