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Today I Discovered The Origin Of The Word ‘Nightmare’
The word ‘nightmare’ is instilled in us from a very young age – usually the first time a bad dream causes us to scream out for a parent or guardian. But have you ever wondered what a ‘mare’ actually is?
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English Grammar Is A Trainwreck
My grammar checker and I are on a break. Due to irreconcilable differences, we are no longer on speaking terms.
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100 Australian Words And Sayings Everyone Should Know
Every language has its own slang and phrases you should master to sound like a true native speaker. Australian English is no exception. You may have heard “G’day mate”, “fair dinkum”, and “strewth!” before, but the dialect is much broader than that. Try these next time you speak to an Aussie and you might convince…
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How To Answer ‘The Baby Question’ When You’re Infertile
I once heard a comedian say, “Never ask a woman if she’s pregnant unless you actually see a baby’s head coming out of her legs.” Sage advice — too bad no one ever takes it. I can’t tell you how many times people asked me if I was pregnant, if I was planning on getting…