Ultracrepidarian is a first cousin to the word “mansplaining.” But it isn't gender specific. What does it mean? Find out here.... Read More
Billy Pilgrim has “come unstuck in time.” Not only that, he gets abducted by aliens. But why? What real life scenario does this reflect? ... Read More
The aphorism “down a rabbit hole” is common in this age of endless content. It has become a metaphor for distraction... something you really don't want to end up doing. But here's a Rabbit Hole that you will want to dive into. ... Read More
This word looks like what happens when you type with your fingers on the wrong keys of the keyboard. But it’s an actual word. Can you guess what it means?... Read More
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is more than the “girl power” and “good” witches that ironically got it banned. L. Frank Baum set out to write a “modernized fairy tale” for the children of his day.... Read More
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