Words from Hell: Unearthing the darkest secrets of English etymology
Jess Zafarris’ Words from Hell: Unearthing the Darkest Secrets of English Etymology uncovers the roots and evolution of words, revealing how their meanings have changed over time.
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Phonetically Defined
Looking at words in a different way. More phonetically defined words by John Atkinson from Wrong Hands.
The Thing About Thugs
The thing about thugs is that it is another word that is changing in meaning. The original thugs were a clan of professional assassins from… Read More »The Thing About Thugs
The Other Shore
The world is your oyster. Diana Nyad, age 10 from Fort Lauderdale contemplates her future in a sea of thought.
Is That a Fish in Your Ear?
Is that a fish in your ear?
Don’t Let Daddy Lick Me Again!
In 1939 it was normal to lick your kid. It was OK to be gay also. You could get a whipping from your dad and… Read More »Don’t Let Daddy Lick Me Again!
Meet The Press: The History of the Written Word
VisuaLoop The iPad has a long history to challenge of written words on paper. Will the iPad make communication better or more controlled by the… Read More »Meet The Press: The History of the Written Word
The Evolution of the Geek
The evolution of the word geek has taken a few surprising twists. At one time being a geek was not a good thing at all.… Read More »The Evolution of the Geek
Scrabb.ly: The Infinite Scrabble Game on Steriods
Scrabb.ly is the virtual battlefield of linguistic prowess that never takes a coffee break! Imagine a game of Scrabble where players join like ants to a picnic, and you’ll begin to grasp the sheer scale of the fun.