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It’s the end of February, which means Mardi Gras is almost here! When we think of Mardi Gras, we…
If you want to try something fun this Valentine’s Day, type “XOXO” into a Facebook comment. It’s shorthand for…
To talk about how we got the names of the days of the week, we have to go back in…
Today, we have a tidbit about the word that’s spelled A-S-K. You’ll usually hear this pronounced “ask”—but sometimes, you’ll hear…
The first Wimbledon championships were held in 1877. They featured a field of 22 men, who were advised to bring…
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up March 17. With that in mind, today we’re going to talk about three phrases…
The 75th anniversary of D-Day is coming up in just a few months and that made me think about…
The Super Bowl is right around the corner. So with that in mind, today we’re going to talk about “punting.”…
Many people have asked whether the correct term is “duct tape” or “duck tape” or if maybe both exist and…
What follows is a lightly edited transcript of a Stitcher Premium bonus podcast. Grammar Girl: Grammar Girl here. I'm Mignon…