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The Character with No Sound

Before it was the linchpin of your email address, the @ symbol was a character without a sound, a silent…

3 weeks ago

The Linguistics of ‘Google It’: When Brands Become Verbs

Ever wonder how "Google" went from a company name to a common verb in our dictionary? This article explores the…

3 weeks ago

The Alphabet of a Revolution: How N’Ko Is Uniting West Africa’s Languages

While many alphabets are ancient, the N'Ko script was born in 1949 from one man's defiant response to colonial prejudice.…

3 weeks ago

Who Owns Slang? The Complexities of Linguistic Gentrification in the Digital Age

From "on fleek" to "slay," words born in specific communities—particularly AAVE—often travel into the mainstream, where they're adopted by brands…

3 weeks ago

The Resurgence of Irish Gaelic: A Symbol of National Identity

Ireland's native language, Irish Gaelic, has seen a fascinating resurgence in recent years. Like a mythical phoenix rising from its…

2 years ago

The Linguistic Landscape: How Geography Influences Language

Languages are the threads that weave together the rich tapestry of human communication, understanding, and societal growth. As with many…

2 years ago

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