33 Middle School Vocabulary Words Adults Still Get Wrong
Think you have a strong vocabulary? See how many of these common 8th grade reading words you can recognize when some of history's greatest authors use them.
6 Romantic Words with No English Equivalent
Sometimes love defies language. Other times, just English.
This Is the Difference Between a College and a University
Should the distinction have a big impact on your choice of school?
Finally! Here’s When to Use “E.g.” Versus “I.e.”
We’re all guilty of making this mistake.
9 Spelling and Grammar Mistakes Spell Check Won’t Catch
There are some human errors that only humans can catch.
7 Common Words That Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think
"Outlaw," "scan," and "irregardless"... you're using them all wrong.
10 Beautiful Words That Should Make a Comeback
Listen up, language lovers. Increase your vocabulary with these pretty words that roll off the tongue.
This Prisoner Found a Typo in the Encyclopedia—and It Helped Him Get Released
When Robin Woods ordered a copy of the encyclopedia to his prison cell, he didn't just acquire a wealth of...
How to Put a Stop to 11 Bad Habits Your Kid Might Learn in School
Because your kids will learn all kinds of new words that aren't on the teacher-approved vocabulary list.
13 Offbeat, New Baby Names That Are About to Be Everywhere
Why stick with Emma and Noah when you can have Paisley and Ace instead?
12 Things Only Full-Fledged Bookworms Will Understand
Forgetting to eat, counting down the days until the next release, having a crush on a fictional character—it's all just...
This Is the Best Time of Day to Send Important Emails
If you're drafting a message to your boss, a colleague, a client, or another VIP, check the time before you...
22 High-Scoring Scrabble Words You Should Memorize
These scrabble words range from the terribly obscure (zymurgy, anyone?) to the incredibly everyday (quickly). Read 'em and win.
24 Things You’ve Been Saying Wrong This Whole Time
It's hard to remember those confusing grammar rules you learned all the way back in grade school. So we rounded...