Oldest Breweries in the World Published: November 14, 2021 by Colman Andrews The oldest brewery in the world is really, really old. While earlier evidence of small-scale beer-making has been found in […]
Australian Words and Phrases Americans Just Don’t Understand Published: August 1, 2019 by Colman Andrews Until its restrictive immigration laws were eased in the mid-20th century, Australia’s culture, apart from that of the indigenous Aboriginal […]
50 Most Popular Rock Stars of All Time Published: July 14, 2021 by Sam Gupton What makes a rock star? Selling out stadiums and destroying hotel rooms in a drug-fueled craze? Shredding guitar solos and […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Updated: August 21, 2019 by Sarah Burns [cnxvideo id=”763007″ placement=”ros”]We all make mistakes in our daily speech and writing. Sometimes mistakes are even made for us — […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: January 18, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: May 27, 2020 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
The Word of the Year Says a Lot About American History: Here’s Every One Since 1990 Updated: January 6, 2020 by Grant Suneson The English language is constantly evolving. As communities absorb different cultures and new ideas emerge, people develop more accurate ways […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: July 23, 2023 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home took to reading and studying new subjects to pass the time. […]
Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: July 12, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: December 10, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
The Largest Private Residence in Every State Updated: July 5, 2022 by John Harrington A man’s home is his castle, so the saying goes. In the case of certain homeowners in the U.S., their […]
Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: August 12, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
People Get These Words Wrong All the Time Published: June 4, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
21 Grammar Rules That Confuse Everyone Published: June 21, 2023 by Josie Green English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions, is full of contradictions, exceptions, and rules that we probably know implicitly […]
33 Words People Misuse All the Time Published: January 21, 2021 by Colman Andrews English is an impressive language. It boasts a functional vocabulary of about 200,000 words (French and Spanish commonly use only […]
These Will Be the Most Popular Names in a Decade Published: February 27, 2019 by Hristina Byrnes Choosing a name for your child is perhaps the first big decision you’ll make as a parent. No pressure at […]
33 Words People Misuse All the Time Published: January 10, 2022 by Colman Andrews English is an impressive language. It boasts a functional vocabulary of about 200,000 words (French and Spanish commonly use only […]
The Best Detective Shows of All Time Published: November 13, 2021 by Grant Suneson and Hristina Byrnes The detective show genre is one of the most popular on television. Audiences love the suspense and intrigue of hard-working […]
50 Strangest Town Names in America (and Where They Came From) Published: July 14, 2020 by Colman Andrews There are no rules for naming towns. Some are christened, reasonably enough, after their founders or a defining geographical feature. […]
50 Strangest Town Names in America (and Where They Came From) Published: August 23, 2020 by Colman Andrews There are no rules for naming towns. Some are christened, reasonably enough, after their founders or a defining geographical feature. […]