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Are We in an 'Era of Schadenfreude'?
Imagine not knowing how to say you’re tired. It wouldn’t make sense, right? And yet there’s an emotion that most of us experience all the...
Why We Call It 'Soccer' (When Everyone Else Calls It 'Football'!)
You may already know that what we in the U.S. call “soccer,” most of the rest of the world refers to as “football.” But do you know why...
Theseus THE Pig + Helen of Troy
If you’re a fan of Greek history, you’re probably familiar with the story of Theseus and the minotaur. But did you know that the word...
The Juicy 'Tell-All' Novel That Changed the Word
The WORD, get it? Haha, wordplay. You tend to hear the word “anecdote” in two contexts these days. Either it’s a fancy stand-in for...
Don't Be a Blatherskite—Learn This Amazing Word!
Blatherskite – “A person who talks at great length without saying much of sense.” Basically, a blatherer. What a great word. Definitely...
The Powerful Woman Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' (And Thanksgiving!)
“Mary had a little lamb…” Be honest. Did you mentally go, “little lamb” after you read that? Those five words are so catchy, they were...
Why the Months Make No Sense
Have you ever looked at a calendar and thought, "Well that makes no sense"? October starts with “oct,” but it’s not the 8th month....
A College Admissions Secret You Won’t Believe
I’ve been scouring the latest college admissions research lately (so you don’t have to!), and holy moly, did I find a gem. Buried...
How to Write the Perfect Common App Essay (Formula!)
With college admissions season in full swing, it’s time to talk about one of the most important components of the application: your...
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