Ahoy! Why is English Awash in Nautical Terms?
Why is the English language so filled with nautical terms?
The Most Complicated Word in the English Language
WIth only three letters, “run” has over 645 different meanings.
Why Are English Language Spellings So Weird?
Why are English spellings so inconsistent and weird?
AI, Translations, and the Dominance of the English Language
AI’s potential for translation makes science fiction gadgets an increasingly likely reality. But how did English become the dominant global language, and just what do we mean by “English”?
How Far Back in Time Could You Go and Still Understand English?
Thinking of traveling back in time? Watch this cautionary video first.