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It turns out we’re better at bending the truth when we switch to a foreign language. Researchers say that when we’re speaking something other than our native tongue, we feel a bit more detached from our words, which seems to make lying easier. Our first language is wrapped up in emotions and honesty, so it’s […]

We’ve all experienced those endless school hours where the clock seems frozen, and the lecture feels like a lullaby. In moments like these, the margin of a notebook or the corner of a worksheet suddenly becomes a canvas for creativity, as students begin sketching textbook drawings to stay awake. Some students keep their doodles hidden

Have you ever used a word, thinking it meant one thing, only to find out it means the opposite? You’re not alone! The English language is filled with words that sound like they mean one thing but mean something quite different. These words often lead to confusion—and they’re everywhere in everyday speech! This post will

 A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllables of two or more words. Words that rhyme with other words are very common in English and other languages. One of the most important words ever rhymes with “wife,” and that is the word “life. There are, however, some very select few words

Creative insults add flavor to our conversations, but nothing beats the charm of truly unique and bizarre insults. The best ones paint such strange and vivid images that even the recipient is left speechless. JustTheFlight.co.uk compiled an entertaining infographic showcasing some of the most unusual and weird insults from around the globe. Discover how to

No one starts out perfect in language; it’s a skill we all stumble through. Sometimes we say one thing but mean something completely different. We mix up words, tack on extra endings, and convince ourselves it works. But does it? Many people struggle with phrases people use incorrectly, leading to confusion. Even though some expressions

Having opinions? That’s a great sign you’re mature, independent, and confident—or, as some might say, a real know-it-all. But what happens when that confidence gets so thick it’s practically bulletproof, blocking out any chance of self-reflection or, heaven forbid, a little self-criticism? Turns out, overflowing confidence is a double-edged sword, especially if there’s zero logic

While you can use some swear words without causing much of a fuss, the use of others can make you come off as offensive and downright rude. Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, ranked all British English swear words from mild to strongest based on how offensive speakers perceived them. They interviewed more than 200 people across

Great books are never bound by the languages they are written in. They travel through languages, spaces, and cultures, and that’s what makes a great book. To celebrate World Book Day, The Translation Company shed light on 50 of the world’s most translated books. Better yet, they put that into an infographic. We brought it here to you

In the colorful circus of modern history, the United States burst onto the stage post-World War II, wielding its “superpower” cape while flaunting gadgets, fast food, and Hollywood dreams. Over in Europe, the European Union formed—because who doesn’t love paperwork and unity through bureaucracy? Meanwhile, in the land of the rising sun, Japan and South