The word 'retarded' was once an accepted medical term before it became an insult, was gradually phased out, and has now been revived by Musk and Trump ...

The pattern is clear: many of us still rely on simple words, easy number strings and familiar keyboard patterns.

We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the ...

It’s almost Halloween, boils, ghouls and gender-neutral creatures of the night. And if there’s one thing about Halloween everybody loves, it’s small, fun-sized pieces of candy. But why stop at tiny ...

Some words are just hard to say. For evidence, look no further than a recent data crunch conducted by Unscramblerer.com, which used Google Trends between January and October to determine the most ...

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Communication plays a big role in success in the workplace. Every email, report, or meeting note says something about professionalism. Using correct grammar makes ideas clear and shows respect for the ...

Believe it or not, the power of language is a thing. That's why the way we talk to ourselves matters, perhaps even more than we realize. Self-love is huge. When it comes to how we talk to ourselves ...

Living to see 100 is a major feat that has a common thread. Recent studies of centenarians – people who are in their 100s – have found that they suffer from fewer diseases overall, develop them more ...

AI isn’t just impacting how we write — it’s changing how we speak and interact with others. And there’s only more to come. AI isn’t just impacting how we write — it’s changing how we speak and ...

(NEXSTAR) – The 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place this past week, showcasing the orthographical talents of the best and brightest youngsters in the nation. And unlike us, none of them were ...

Your mom asked you to pick up shelled pistachios at the store, but you’d better ask whether she wants nuts still in their shells or those with their shells already removed. Because the word shelled ...