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’Tis the season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages.

Go with ‘goozlum’ instead of ‘gravy’ this Thanksgiving.

The history behind “no worries” and why the phrase became a favorite for millennials and Gen Z.

No, “gaudy” did not come from a famous architect with a similar-sounding name.

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You know this rule, even if you don’t know you know it.

Lots of languages have distinct plural forms for ‘you.’ Wouldn’t it be useful if English had one too? Spoiler alert: It does. Several, in fact.

From the NASA mistake that made an interplanetary rocket explode to the bible with a very naughty misprint, these typos are an ode to proofreaders.

Slang

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Get the 411 on six-seven.

Names

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Is your new pet’s name on this list?

If you’re looking for baby name inspiration, these titles have a strong sense of place.

If you need name inspiration for your own pup, take a cue from pet owners across the country.

Find out what names Americans were giving their babies in the year 2000, and how they compare to today's most popular names.

Best of Language

It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.

English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc

You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)

We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.

Spelling

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From the Vatican’s “Lesus” medal to Beanie Babies to the Civil War coins that declare “shoot him on the spoot.”

English spelling can be frustrating and confusing, but there are things you can do to help make the task of getting it right more manageable.

Would you recoil in terror if spell-check ever stopped working? Fear not: You're in good company.

Pronunciation

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Americans have a tough time figuring out how to correctly pronounce these words, from ‘açai’ to ‘tzatziki’ and beyond.

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