Does Yogurt Really Mean “Long Life”?
My local frozen yogurt shop claims that "yogurt" means "long life". I did some research about this tasty and healthy snack.
Category: Improving vocabulary
What Does Unctuous Mean?
One of my favorite podcasts is Note to Self (formerly known as New Tech City), a show that explores how technology affects our lives. In a recent episode, host ...
What Does Ex Libris Mean?
Book lovers! Do you know what "ex libris" means? Learn some Latin with me.
What Is a Solecism?
I stumbled across the term "solecism" while checking on the grammar rules for "awhile". Do you know what a solecism is? Come learn with me!
Why Is a Soccer Field Called a Pitch?
Why do soccer geeks call the soccer field a "pitch"? The Word Nerd (and soccer mom) explains.
The Origin of “Soccer”
My U8s asked where the name "soccer" came from and I had to find the answer! It's kinda cool, especially if you love soccer or words.