Category Archives: Language

The CRAZIEST Arabic etymology

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What are “click consonants” and what languages use them?

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Why is there a cat in “caterpillar”? | BUG WORDS

Time for some entomology etymology! Rob and Jess will have you in bits as they explore the literal meaning of “insect” and all manner of other term for creepy crawly. 🕷️ Why do spiders spin “cobwebs”? 🦋 Was a butterfly … Continue reading

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ASL wasn’t the first American Sign Language

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This Word Explains Everything About US Schools

The interesting American school words that Britain has forgotten! Sign up to Incogni for 60% off an annual plan! https://incogni.com/evanedinger Vlog channel / evanedinger Thank you so much for watching! Hope you enjoyed it! If you’re new to my channel … Continue reading

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What does sine actually mean?

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When words travel across continents

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The letter “Q” has a strange history…

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Why do Brits think ‘pants’ are underwear? | CLOTHING WORDS

[…] Jess and Rob are unravelling the origins of our words for fabric and clothing in this highly fashionable episode of Words Unravelled. 🩲 Why do ‘pants’ mean different things in the UK and US? 👖 Which city are your … Continue reading

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Do other languages use suffixes differently?

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