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Is it a ‘full stop’ or a ‘period’? | PUNCTUATION
Join Rob and Jess for a period as they get straight to the point about punctuation. 🏛️ Which punctuation mark came first? 💀 How can you punctuate sarcasm? ❓ Why does a question mark look like that? These questions answered … Continue reading
Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS
In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it “chess” or how “poker” got its name? From the origins of classic card games to … Continue reading
Which cocktail means “moist little thing”? | BOOZY WORDS
13 Nov 2024 #etymology #wordfacts #English ❗️HEADS UP❗️ This episode includes much alcohol talk 🍻 Rob and Jess are getting a round in at the bar in this episode crammed with boozy etymology. Let’s explore the origins of our words … Continue reading
How can “tree” and “truth” be related? | WOODLAND WORDS
In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore woodland words. Join us to uncover the extraordinary origins of names for forest flora and fauna. 📕 Which trees are books named after? 🦔 Which animal is the “hedgehog of … Continue reading
How are people using “mortified” wrongly? | EMOTION ETYMOLOGY
🤔 Where do our emotions come from? In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive deep into the fascinating origins of the words we use to express how we feel! From the familiar words like “sad,” “mad,” and … Continue reading
Linguist Answers Word Origin Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
22 Oct 2024 Linguist Gareth Roberts joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about the etymologies of English words. How did the first languages first form? Was there once a single common language that all the others evolved from? … Continue reading
