Researchers Have Theories As To Why In A Nutshell The study tested made-up words, not actual profanity. Researchers created ...

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Which words do we find beautiful? And do beautifully sounding words stick better in memory? A new study led by linguist ...

The wind is up; a dry wind. Between four walls, we're only aware of its presence by the sounds it makes. Whistling, hissing, sometimes howling. The effect on the building is noticeable: creaks in the ...

Big words, business jargon, and hyperbole intended to pump up your language only have the opposite affect. Check yourself before using any of these. There’s no such word as “irregardless.” The word ...

To make that sound, watch my mouth. My tongue comes up and touches the back of my two front teeth, like this, "l". Can you make that sound with me? "l", L says, "l". Now let's look at some things that ...

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