Autumn vs. Fall: Why Americans Say “Fall” and Not “Autumn”
Is it fall or autumn—or both? Here's what to know about using autumn vs. fall when talking about the season...
Here’s Why People Say “Pardon My French” When They Swear
The polite way to curse, with a history you didn't expect
10 Noises Your Cat Makes—and What They All Mean
Deciphering these cat sounds will help you connect with your kitty
12 Little-Known Punctuation Marks More People Should Be Using
Tired of ending your sentences with a boring period or exclamation point? Try one of these uncommon punctuation marks instead,...
The 20 Most Confusing Rules in the Grammar World
The English language can be seriously perplexing. These 20 rules even boggle the minds of grammarians. Find out which ones...
12 Separate Words Everyone Combines into One—But Shouldn’t
Some words are said together so often that many people think they're a single word—but they're not. Or at least...
13 Obscure Scrabble Rules Serious Players Need to Know
Start thinking—and playing!—like a tournament player with these lesser-known Scrabble rules
10 Funny Typos in Famous Works of Literature
Even grammar sticklers should be able to forgive the editors for these notorious (and often hilarious) goofs.
Here’s Exactly How to Pluralize a Word Ending in S
And what do you do when it's possessive?!
Where Did the American Accent Come From?
To the rest of the world, it's just the "western accent," innit? But where did the American accent come from?
41 Little Grammar Rules to Follow to Sound Smarter
C'mon: Make your high school English teachers proud.
13 Words You Will Never Hear the Royal Family Say
Some terms are considered too improper to be spoken by royalty. In her book Watching the English, social anthropologist Kate...
Can You Pass This High School Grammar Test?
Warning: This high school grammar quiz might cause flashbacks of red pens and pop quizzes
Gyro Food Pronunciation: What Is the Correct Way?
Now you can order one with confidence.
Anytime vs. Any Time: How to Tell the Difference
Anytime you're confused about this rule, here's how to correctly use each phrase.
Can You Answer These Real Jeopardy! Questions About Words?
Jeopardy! phenom James Holzhauer parlayed his smarts and gambling skills to be correct 97 percent of the time he answered...
14 Overused Words That Have Lost Their Meaning Over Time
Thanks to the evolution of language, technology, and lots of hyperbole, these words used to convey a lot more merit,...
Why Is the Plural of ‘Moose’ Not ‘Meese’?
It's a wild grammatical moose chase.
8 Real (and Hilarious) Newspaper Typos You Won’t Believe Were Printed
"Two cable cars have been arrested recently..."
35 City Names Around the World You’re Mispronouncing
Sound like a native—or at least a savvy tourist—when you learn how to say these place names correctly.
“If I Was” vs. “If I Were”: Which One Is Correct?
If I were you, I’d brush up on this tricky grammar rule to make sure you’re always in...
Pronounce These 12 Words and We’ll Tell You Where You’re From
Our world has gone global, but some words continue to be pronounced oh-so-locally
Can You Tell If These Funny Words Are Real or Made Up?
All of these words sound pretty silly, but only some of them are genuine, honest-to-goodness components of the English language....
20 Words and Phrases Smart People Don’t Use
If you're smart, or at least want to sound intelligent, remember that some things are better left unsaid.
That vs. Which: What’s the Difference?
This rule, *which* confuses a lot of people, has to do with the overall meaning of the sentence.
Why Are There 5,280 Feet in a Mile?
If you've wondered how many feet in a mile, blame the ancient Romans
What Does 420 Mean—How It Became Known for Marijuana
It's the time of year that has people wondering, "What does 420 mean?" Here's the answer—and it's not what you've...
Weird Facts About 7 Punctuation Marks You See Everywhere
Hashtags, ampersands, and pilcrows, oh my! Grammar nerds, #ReadOn
26 Words (and Phrases) That Make You Sound Stupid
Big words, business jargon, and hyperbole intended to pump up your language only have the opposite affect. Check yourself before...
