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    Knowledge - Grammar / Spelling

    Ever gotten called out for the difference between you’re and your? We’ve all been there–and we don’t ever want to go back. These insightful and interesting grammar articles will turn you into a word whiz quicker than you can blame autocorrect for your grammar faux pas.

    12 Thesaurus Jokes Grammar Nerds Will Appreciate

    Feeling qualmish, ill, and peaky? You must be ready for a sick joke!

    How Many Words Are There in the English Language?

    Of course, it's impossible to provide an exact number of words in English, since new...

    50 Words You Think Are Synonyms but Aren’t

    Just because the thesaurus lists two words as synonyms doesn't mean that you can simply...

    12 Grammar Rules That Could Go Extinct in the Next Decade

    Basically, it's a full-throttle, grammar-busting, free-for-all in the next decade. GeT ReAdY 2 bReaK mo'...

    How Long Would It Take to Read the Whole Dictionary?

    There's no one conclusive answer. But that doesn't mean people haven't tried to find one.

    Here’s the Correct Way to Use “Each Other” and “One Another”

    Let's settle the debate: Do they or don't they mean slightly different things?

    What’s the Difference Between Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip?

    We love them both equally, but there is definitely a difference between mayonnaise and Miracle...

    Why Do Americans Say “Zee” but the British Say “Zed”?

    Here's the history of how we say the letter "Z," and why.

    Pecan Pronunciation: Is It PEE-can or Puh-KAHN?

    People go *nuts* over this debate.

    How Do You Pronounce Acai, Anyway?

    How to pronounce acai lesson one: take a deep breath. We'll get smoothie bowls, and...

    12 Grammar Rules That Changed in the Last Decade

    Go ahead and split that infinitive! Here are the grammar rules that have changed in...

    12 Overused Words That Make You Sound Boring

    And some snappy alternatives!

    15 Mnemonic Devices That’ll Help You Remember Just About Anything

    "Thirty days hath September" is so last year. Check out these other clever, helpful mnemonic...

    Travelled vs. Traveled: Which Is Correct?

    Writing that out-of-office email and trying to decide on the correct spelling of traveling vs....

    Here’s How Words Get Removed from the Dictionary

    The dictionary isn’t forever. Here’s the lowdown on what happens to a word when its...

    Misplaced Modifiers: The Grammar Mistake You Didn’t Know You Were Making

    Why are misplaced modifiers such a common grammatical error? Plus, what's the difference between a...

    How to Say “Hello” in 17 Different Languages

    For World Hello Day, learn how to greet someone in Spanish, French, Japanese, and many...
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    Why Do People Say “Pardon My French” When They Swear?

    No, having a colorful vocabulary doesn't make you bilingual or a Francophile!

    Grammar Rules You Still Have to Follow on Social Media

    It's time to clean up our social media posts, friends. Grammar mistakes, spelling errors, misinterpreted...

    10 Halloween Costumes That Have Been Banned From Schools

    Halloween costumes have changed in the last decade, with colleges and middle and grammar schools...

    Here’s How to Correctly Use an En Dash

    It has a couple specific uses.

    10 Noises Your Cat Makes—And What They All Mean

    When we think about noises that cats make, three different sounds generally come to mind:...

    12 Little-Known Punctuation Marks More People Should Be Using

    Why risk boring your friends and followers with a mere period at the end of...

    The 20 Most Confusing Rules in the Grammar World

    The English language can be seriously perplexing. These 20 rules even boggle the minds of...

    15 Fascinating Facts About Dictionaries That Will Make You Want to Pick One Up

    From dropped words to fake definitions, learn fun facts, hearsay, and scandal about our most...