![‘Rizz,’ ‘Girlboss,’ and 23 Other Terms Merriam-Webster Just Added to the Dictionary](/i/c/bad49bc1-f221-0907-9fd8-3bd314053b76.webp)
‘Rizz,’ ‘Girlboss,’ and 23 Other Terms Merriam-Webster Just Added to the Dictionary
Knowing the meaning of ‘rizz’ can help you connect with the Gen Zers in your life.
2023-09-29 02:15
![The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents](/i/c/21044aee-c8ff-fde2-9f0c-614cdd1641e6.webp)
The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents
For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.
2023-09-09 09:15
![Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?](/i/c/4c6486d2-89dc-b9b3-74f8-9439ad228fae.webp)
Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?
Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.
2023-08-28 23:46
![20 ASL Signs You Don’t Want to Mix Up](/i/c/1997b25a-4d49-cdaa-5548-fc01f5bd858f.webp)
20 ASL Signs You Don’t Want to Mix Up
While your Deaf friends might get a good laugh when you accidentally sign “f**k you” instead of “thank you,” it’s still best to know the correct signs when interacting within the Deaf community.
2023-08-02 20:16
![7 Fun and Fascinating Pieces of Back Slang](/i/c/12c904db-e87d-f536-7870-b13b719d5b5b.webp)
7 Fun and Fascinating Pieces of Back Slang
Back slang is kind of like a lexical puzzle that everyone from costermongers and criminals of the Victorian era to today’s Wordle fans can appreciate.
2023-07-25 20:23
![BTS star Jung Kook says solo projects will boost band when they reform](/i/c/67ff50df-14ef-678f-1503-dbac286c2f5b.webp)
BTS star Jung Kook says solo projects will boost band when they reform
K-Pop superstar Jung Kook says making their own tracks will boost the band's bond when they reform.
2023-07-20 21:48
![Peterborough: 'I'm privileged to help pupils learn Korean culture'](/i/c/34382f2c-512b-617f-3148-005ac358324c.webp)
Peterborough: 'I'm privileged to help pupils learn Korean culture'
In Wha Kim spends her lunch break introducing Peterborough pupils to Korean language and culture.
2023-07-03 13:16
![Is It Illegal to Falsely Shout 'Fire' in a Crowded Theater?](/i/c/e95c3bc4-002a-ad39-077d-af847585dfbb.webp)
Is It Illegal to Falsely Shout 'Fire' in a Crowded Theater?
Back in 1919, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. sort of made it seem like it was against the law to yell “fire“ while in a crowded theater, so we understand if you’re confused.
2023-06-28 00:55
![Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?](/i/c/d48b68cc-d803-17be-9c12-1c6c35b9fecd.webp)
Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?
There’s a reason nobody’s referring to the missing ‘Titanic’ submersible as a submarine.
2023-06-22 02:49
![Why It Can be Hard to Get Pronouns Right, According to Linguistics](/i/c/f7e98228-7c89-4e96-346d-d60aa33cebf8.webp)
Why It Can be Hard to Get Pronouns Right, According to Linguistics
A pronoun slip can be embarrassing, especially if you pride yourself on being generally good at using the language people have asked you to use. Why do pronoun slips happen, and why do we seem to mess up pronouns more than names or other gendered words?
2023-06-21 01:18
![Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More](/i/c/22b871e1-e7d9-79a3-394c-91de89aba03a.webp)
Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
2023-06-06 21:29