The English Words That Really Know How to Repeat Themselves
Patrick Foote of Name Explain explores English words packed with repeated letters, from a 45-letter medical term to possessionlessness and indivisibilities.
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Did You Know? The Last Letter Added to the Alphabet Wasn’t Z—It Was J!
Meet the alphabet’s youngest letter: J! Born from ‘I’ in the 16th century, it took 100+ years to gain acceptance. This rebel with a ‘tittle’ dot changed how we spell Jesus, joy & more!
The Silent and Invisible Letters in American English
American English’s silent letters are like alphabet ninjas, blending in seamlessly and adding mystery to our spelling adventures. They leave us scratching our heads.
Why is the June full Moon called Strawberry Moon?
Friday was a stunning night, with the Moon shining in a unique hue and appearing closer to the Earth on June 3rd. This full moon is called the Strawberry Moon.
Apricity: The warmth of the sun in winter
The warm sun broke through the clouds. I yearned for Spring. I found the word to describe this sensation. Apricity is the warmth of the sun in winter. Perfect!