This Is the Difference Between a College and a University
Should the distinction have a big impact on your choice of school?
13 Comma Rules Everyone Should Know
Memorize these comma rules before you write your next essay, letter, or email!
15 of the Most Endangered Languages in the World
There are more than 7,000 living languages in the world, but UNESCO predicts more than half will be extinct by...
Finally! Here’s When to Use “E.g.” Versus “I.e.”
We’re all guilty of making this mistake.
16 Overused Words (and Phrases) You Should Stop Saying ASAP
Let's do a deep dive, shall we? Here's why these words and phrases made Lake Superior State University's annual banished...
20 Dog Puns That Will Give You Paws
Time to unleash the ruff stuff when it comes to puns! Like a dog with a punny bone, we await...
Here Is Every “Word of the Year” Since 2000
To qualify as a potential “word of the year,” terms must be newly popular, widely used, and reflective of regular...
17 Famous Company Names You’re Actually Pronouncing All Wrong
Most businesses could not care less how you say their name as long as you spell your name correctly on...
16 Everyday Phrases with Surprisingly Dark Origins
They say the devil is in the details...
9 Spelling and Grammar Mistakes Spell Check Won’t Catch
There are some human errors that only humans can catch.
10 Ways You’re Still Using Apostrophes Wrong
Its or it's? 70's or 70s? Here's how to tell.
7 Common Words That Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think
"Outlaw," "scan," and "irregardless"... you're using them all wrong.
15 Common Words That Used To Mean Completely Different Things
There was a time when 'Girl' meant 'Boy,' 'Bully' meant 'Sweetheart,' and 'Fizzle' meant 'Fart.' Let's return there together.
10 Types of Words You Never Knew Had to Be Capitalized
Is it french fries or French Fries? Or maybe French fries? These are the rules you always wonder about when...
11 British Words and Sayings That Everyone in the World Should Know
Oscar Wilde once said, "We have really everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." Here is your...
18 Latin Phrases That Will Make You Sound Smarter
After all, omnia dicta fortiora si dicta Latina.
10 French Phrases Everyone in the World Should Know
Whether you live in Paris, France, or Paris, Texas, these are the French phrases that, according to Jeannette DeJong, senior...
Slang Words No One Outside Your State Will Understand
These words will leave your out-of-state friends scratching their heads.
The Origins of 14 Commonly Used Phrases
You use these idioms all the time, but did you ever think about where they came from?
17 English Words That Have Totally Different Meanings in Other Languages
Hint: You won't want a "gift" in Germany.
These 10 Words Don’t Mean Anything Close to What They Look Like
Think twice before you use words like “lackaday” or “nonplussed”—they may mean something quite different than what you’d assume.
10 Phrases That Make You Sound Like a CEO
Step up your work presence by decoding these common business phrases CEOs and other higher-ups like to use.
Here Is the CORRECT Way to Pronounce Dr. Seuss (and 17 Other Popular Author Names)
Most people mispronounce Dr. Seuss (hint: it doesn't rhyme with moose). Learn the correct way to say his name, plus...
9 Great Words You Never Knew Were Gaelic
More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are...
20 Wine Terms True Wine Lovers Should Know How to Use
If you're over the age of 21, it's time to start trading up from terms like kegger and beer pong....
We Bet You Can’t Rhyme These 10 Words
You'll have to invent new words if you want to rhyme "orange"—or any of these.
