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How to Turn Anything Into an Insult

Wow, this really works! This thread demonstrates how English has a feature that lets you turn anything into a good insult. You can also us…

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23 Emotions People Can Feel But Can’t Explain

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows has sought for years to fill holes in language that describe the emotions that people can feel, but can’t explain. Since…

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Sexist Translations of The Odyssey

Dr Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer’s The Odyssey into English, found that many men before her had added sexist or misogynist terms…

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English Is Crazy – Can You Pronounce All These Words?

English is crazy, everyone who speaks it knows that. So apparently if you can pronounce every word in this crazy ass poem correctly then you…

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