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The Unexpected Origins of the Word ‘Monster’
Words don't pop up fully formed... they evolve over thousands of years. What can we learn about our relationship to monsters by tracking the word down into the distant past?
اقرأ أكثرWhat's the Longest Word?
Before we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...
اقرأ أكثرCan Computers Really Talk? Or Are They Faking It?
New advancements in technology are making it harder than ever to tell the difference between a computer and a human speaker... but what's going on under the hood? Is it really "language," or just a digital illusion?
اقرأ أكثرWhat People Get Wrong About African-American English
It's one of the most studied — and most controversial — varieties of English. But many people still hold deep misconceptions about African-American English (AAE).
اقرأ أكثرPopular Words Invented by Authors
Authors often create words just for a one-time usage... but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon!
Otherwords is a new PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fınds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fıelds of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.
اقرأ أكثر60 Euphemisms for Death!
No topic is as universally avoided--yet universally unavoidable--as DEATH. So, it's got a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language.
اقرأ أكثرIs Swearing Good for Your Brain?
Does swearing get a bad rap? There's evidence that the shouting obscenities has an evolutionary purpose... and may be good for your psyche!
اقرأ أكثرHow Do Clichés Evolve into Memes?
Adaptable clichés called "snowclones" are EVERYWHERE on the internet. We use them for memes, inside jokes, to show our membership of the group. But they weren't invented online. In fact, they're way older than you think!
اقرأ أكثرThe Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?
اقرأ أكثرPronouns: Little Words That Say a Lot
Pronouns may be little, but they say a lot, and they're always changing!
اقرأ أكثرIs Gossip... Good?
Gossip is an integral part of human social structure... and maybe the reason language evolved in the first place!
اقرأ أكثرForeign Words We Need in English
English has more words than most other languages, but there are still so many familiar things and experiences that we don't have a word for... but other languages do! Here are some of our faves!
اقرأ أكثرIs Bilingualism a Superpower?
There was a time when psychologists thought growing up bilingual was harmful to brain development, but recent studies into bilingual children have turned that idea on its head!
اقرأ أكثرThe Stories Behind Food Names
It shouldn't matter what a food is called as long as it tastes good, right? Well, maybe not.
اقرأ أكثرLiterally No One Likes a Grammar Cop
Besides being annoying, what if the grammar police are actually... wrong?
اقرأ أكثرWhy Sign Language Was Banned in America
Sign Languages are just as linguistically valid and vibrant as spoken languages, and beneficial to learn for Deaf and hearing people. So why for decades was it illegal to teach them in American schools?
اقرأ أكثرHow Brands Ruin Slang
Why do brands use slang in their marketing? And why does it sound so... cringey?
اقرأ أكثرIs "R" a Vowel?
We all know that the vowels are A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y... But the way linguists define vowels may mean R qualifies as well!
اقرأ أكثرWhere Alcoholic Drinks Got Their Names
Alcohol has been with humanity since the dawn of civilization, and we use still use some of the same terms for it! Come with us on an etymological journey through the history of drinking.
اقرأ أكثرHow English Took Over the World
How did English become the most spoken language on the planet, and why are there so many varieties of English?
اقرأ أكثرThe Weird History of Invented Languages
Can you really invent a language? These people sure tried! But does anyone actually speak them?
اقرأ أكثرHow Queer Communities Created Secret Languages
Across the globe, queer communities have relied on secret lexicons known as "argots" to communicate safely, which have developed over the years into what some call "verbal jazz."
اقرأ أكثرWhat Brain Damage Reveals About Language
Some of the first discoveries about the relationship between language and the brain were made by studying patients with brain damage. Of course, before modern technology, the only way you could see the brain was by opening it up.
اقرأ أكثرWhy Does Texting Feel Different from Talking?
Your texts might be cool and clever, but you still get tongue-tied when talking to people face-to-face. Why is that? It's all just words, right? Learn the difference between what linguist call synchronous and asynchronous communication.
اقرأ أكثرHow the Colors Got Their Names
The earliest humans didn't have words for colors... and the way they evolved follow a remarkably similar path across cultures.
اقرأ أكثرThe Most Extreme Place Names
Place names, known as "toponyms" do more than just help us know where we're supposed to meet up.| They often provide clues that can tell you a lot about a location: its geography, history and the people who lived there.
اقرأ أكثرHow Language Nerds Solve Crimes
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Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much?
There are actually good reasons why people tend to mispronounce the same words... and why they ofTen end up being the new standard!
اقرأ أكثرIs the Southern Accent Disappearing?
Linguists studying the Southern American Dialect reckon that it ain't what it used to be, y'all. I do declayuh!
اقرأ أكثرWhy Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones?
From "kitty" to "lovebug," people across the world use very similar type of words for the people they love. What's behind this universal linguistic trend?
اقرأ أكثرWhy Do Baby Names Fall Out of Fashion?
How many Mildreds did you go to school with? If you're under 60 years old, probably none! Mildred may have been a top ten baby name 100 years ago, but today its almost extinct... Why is that??
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