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The Fascinating Origins of the Oxford English Dictionary
Explore the fascinating journey of the English language in our latest video, from the Anglo-Saxon roots to modern-day digital slang! Discover the monumental creation of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and its role as a linguistic time machine. Learn how … Continue reading
What Exactly Is a ‘Wild Goose Chase’?
By Paul Anthony Jones |Aug 13, 2024 No wild geese were harmed in the making of this idiom. It’s easy to presume that when you describe something as being like a wild goose chase, what you really mean is that … Continue reading
The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words (Interview with Jess Zafarris)
What’s the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for “bear” so scary that it is lost to history? Jess Zafarris, author of “Words from Hell,” goes through these stories and more in a scary, spooky etymology romp … Continue reading
What mystery did the original “clue” solve? | MYTHOLOGY WORDS
In this episode of Words Unravelled, hosts Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of etymology, uncovering the surprising origins of everyday words rooted in ancient mythology. 🔍 Where did the first “clue” lead? ⚡ Which god literally inspires … Continue reading
Do “vegetables” technically exist? | FOOD WORDS
n this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the delicious origins of our words for foods. They delve into the etymology of “dinner”, “lunch” and all manner of mealtime, and ask whether “vegetables” technically even exist. As usual, … Continue reading
African Americans React “Your Grammar Is Basic Compared to Black English”
African Americans React “Your Grammar Is Basic Compared to Black English” | The Demouchets REACT #RoadTo200K ▹Original video: • Your Grammar Is Basic Compared to Bla… ▹REACTION REQUESTS: https://forms.gle/1smG2aM3BpV72sJv7 ▹BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: TheDemouchets@gmail.com WATCH OUR OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNELS: ▹Life With … Continue reading
What exactly is a “petard”? | FOSSIL WORDS
Discover the fascinating world of “fossil words” with Rob and Jess on Words Unravelled! 🌍📚 In this episode, our hosts delve into the history and evolution of words that have stood the test of time but are no longer in … Continue reading
Listen to How 65 Different Accents Capture the Beauty of English | My Modern Met
By Sarah Currier on July 19, 2024 “This video made me realize that there are many accents in the world, and I don’t need to be ashamed of mine.” English is ranked as the third most spoken language in the … Continue reading
Have you ever had the mulligrubs? | LOST WORDS
In this edition of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess resurrect some long lost words. We promise not to leave you gremed, overmirthed, nor cursed with the mulligrubs as we explore a hubble-shubble of archaic and obsolete vocabulary from centuries past. … Continue reading
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