The Fall and Decline of the English Language
How :-), :-(, and emoticons helped lead to Trump
How :-), :-(, and emoticons helped lead to Trump
Oldest use of the word fucke sexually in writing pushed back 150 years.
Never again be heteronormative, cissexist, racist, sexist, etc.
Study of sexual lingo in literature and historical documents shows shifting social concerns when it comes to sex.
"This is an example of how the English language adapts to people's needs," says OED editor Jonathan Dent.
Official language remains hostage to U.S.-Turkey relations
From Jesus on a bed sheet in Tagalog to Rasputin rapping in Ukrainian
There is simply no way a Republican could get away with the buffoonery Biden peddles almost daily.
Recently signed a bill into law that legalized and regulated marijuana
Don't make the world responsible for your emotional well-being unless you enjoy getting hurt.
Sobriety isn't an abstinence fixation; it's about having purpose
"Selfie" was also Oxford Dictionary's word of the year
Increase in usage in the last year
Renewed push to force name change
Not going to change terms because of political pressure
Want government to keep broadcasters from using racist terms
Language should foster communication. Unfortunately, it often is used to prevent communication by obscuring truth.
Nationalism still alive and well in the celtic country
Technique tracks English back to its birthplace in Anatolia
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