Tag Archives: Language

Precisely how long is a ‘moment’? | TIME WORDS

Posted on June 18, 2025 by agogo22

Jess and Rob present a brief history of time words in an episode filled with chronological etymology. ⌚️ How did “seconds” get their name? 🕰️ What does “clock” literally mean? 🇫🇷 How did France’s decimal calendar work? These questions answered … Continue reading →

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Third Language

Posted on June 16, 2025 by agogo22
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English’s long-lost cousin in China #linguistics #language #history #china

Posted on June 12, 2025 by agogo22
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What was the original “blockbuster”? | MOVIE WORDS

Posted on June 11, 2025 by agogo22

Lights, camera, action! Rob and Jess are discussing movie and TV terms in this filmic episode of Words Unravelled. 🎥 Why do Brits call movies “films”? 🤷🏼‍♂️ Why has Allen Smithee directed so many terrible movies? 🙀 Why is there … Continue reading →

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This guy learned how to speak with chicken

Posted on June 10, 2025 by agogo22
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The CRAZIEST Arabic etymology

Posted on June 10, 2025 by agogo22
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What are “click consonants” and what languages use them?

Posted on June 10, 2025 by agogo22
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Why is there a cat in “caterpillar”? | BUG WORDS

Posted on June 8, 2025 by agogo22

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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How the CELTS Changed The ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Posted on June 6, 2025 by agogo22

  The Celts were the dominant culture in England for many centuries from about 900 BC until 43 AD but who were there before them. Who built Stonehenge and the other Neolithic sites in Britain? And how did the Celts … Continue reading →

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This Word Explains Everything About US Schools

Posted on June 3, 2025 by agogo22

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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