Swear words can be quite different across European languages, adding a colorful touch to everyday expressions. For example, in English, you might hear someone say a word like “damn” when they’re annoyed, while in French, they might use “merde.” In Spanish, “maldición” might be thrown around, and in German, you might come across “verdammt.” These […]
We’ve shared a lot of laughs before about the uniqueness of The United States, like these phases that will hear non but Americans say. Probably the most distinctive feature that sets America apart from the rest of the world is its measurement system, aka The Imperial System. While it’s an okay system to us, it
27 Examples That Show Americans Will Measure With Anything But The Metric System. Read More »
A lot of thought goes into designing a sign. Companies want their signs to reflect their brands, so they have to look clean and error-free. But this is in a perfect world. External factors, such as dust, rust, lights going out, etc., will mess up your sign and the resulting sign fails can be hilarious. The
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
People are better at lying in a foreign language, scientists say. Read More »
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
28 Examples Of Brilliant Textbook Vandalism Pieces Drawn by Bored Students. Read More »
One of the things that make the United States special is its diverse and varied linguistic background. You might think people speak the same English you and I know, but that’s not actually the case. The number of different accents spoken in the US and the degree of lexical variation are just fascinating. Language variation
20 Maps That Show How Americans Speak English Totally Differently From One Another. Read More »
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
7 Words That Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think. Read More »
A dad joke is a short joke, typically a pun, presented as a one-liner or a question and answer, but not a narrative. What makes a dad joke great is the creative wordplay combined with the one-liner, usually unexpected, response. Not all dad jokes are funny, though. Some of them are so bad they make
41 Dad Jokes and Puns That Require A Little Bit Of Wit To Understand. Read More »
We certainly have an idea about the common surname of our own countries. But have you ever thought about what might be the most common surnames in other countries? If you don’t know, NetCredit designed a map just to enlighten you about this. So here is a comprehensive map that reveals the most common surnames in every
The Most Common Surnames in Every Country [Mapped]. Read More »
Probably one of the first words we get to learn as second language learners are swear words. Knowledge of these words comes in handy when you want to know if someone is saying something objectionable to you. But have you ever wondered what bad words in sign language would be? Like spoken languages, there are
Deaf People Show How To Swear In Sign Language, And It’s Hilarious (16 Examples). Read More »
