Category Archives: English

Tolkien and “Men”

Posted on August 24, 2024 by agogo22
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Why is the word “dog” such a mystery? | ANIMAL WORDS

Posted on August 21, 2024 by agogo22

Take a walk on the wild side with Rob and Jess as they explore animal etymologies. 🐻Why were we too scared to give bears a proper name? 🐶Why don’t we know where the word “dog” came from? 👻Which animal is … Continue reading →

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The Fascinating Origins of the Oxford English Dictionary

Posted on August 21, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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What Exactly Is a ‘Wild Goose Chase’?

Posted on August 18, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words (Interview with Jess Zafarris)

Posted on August 15, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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What mystery did the original “clue” solve? | MYTHOLOGY WORDS

Posted on August 14, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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Do “vegetables” technically exist? | FOOD WORDS

Posted on July 31, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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What Is a Garden Path Sentence?

Posted on July 29, 2024 by agogo22
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African Americans React “Your Grammar Is Basic Compared to Black English”

Posted on July 26, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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What exactly is a “petard”? | FOSSIL WORDS

Posted on July 25, 2024 by agogo22

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 →

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