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Ahoy! Why is English Awash in Nautical Terms?

Why is the English language so filled with nautical terms?

  • By David Crotty
  • Oct 11, 2024
  • 1 Comment

The Most Complicated Word in the English Language

WIth only three letters, “run” has over 645 different meanings.

  • By David Crotty
  • Aug 23, 2024
  • 4 Comments

Why Are English Language Spellings So Weird?

Why are English spellings so inconsistent and weird?

  • By David Crotty
  • May 31, 2024
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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”?

  • By David Crotty
  • Feb 23, 2024
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How Far Back in Time Could You Go and Still Understand English?

Thinking of traveling back in time? Watch this cautionary video first.

  • By David Crotty
  • Mar 25, 2016
  • 1 Comment

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