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You might have heard “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but there are many other eco-friendly terms you’ll need to know to help the planet.

Canadian English has lots in common with American English, but there are a few words Canadians use that might throw you off.

Shakespeare didn’t just contribute substantially to many a school’s required reading list — he also left an indelible mark on the English language. Who are some other writers who had a foundational impact on their language?

These 7 countries are home to almost a third of the world’s languages! And which country is the most multilingual on Earth? Here’s a hint: its entire population is the size of New York City’s!

What comes to mind when you think of the word “Carnival?” Colorful ferris wheels, rickety tilt-a-whirls and rigged midway games? Internationally, “Carnival” has a very different meaning. Here’s your guide to the western world’s favorite week of debauched fun.

Most countries have an official language, but what purpose do these languages really serve?

Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t avoid this holiday. Especially if you’re in the greeting card aisle.

Do boomers speak differently from the rest of the generations?

Check out this list of festive words to get you out of that winter slump.

Can you sum up a year with just one word? People certainly try.

Gen X isn’t dissected nearly as much as the other generations, but they play an important linguistic role.

Words like “cheugy,” “Shein” and “yassify” confounded people in the United States and United Kingdom.