Tag Archives: Language

Allusionist 204. Lexicat, part 1 — The Allusionist

Elsie the cat has a set of 120 buttons programmed with words. She uses them to lie, swear, apologise, express grief and frustration and love to her human, the author Mary Robinette Kowal, who talks about what’s involved in learning … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Evolution of English in a Single Sentence!

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“Big Ben” vs. “The Elizabeth Tower” [Long Shorts]

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Moyo Afrika (@moyoafrika) | The drum has not only been a powerful tool for music

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The Portuguese word for turkey is “peru” #linguistics #language #etymology #thanksgiving #history

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The Origin of Old Sayings

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Filmed this during the Harvard-Yale game lmao #linguistics #etymology #language #history #computers

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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 →

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Why is X Pronounced Like a Z Sometimes?

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