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Take a break from memorizing the first one hundred digits of pi (π) to brush up on these mathematical terms that appear frequently in other contexts, too.
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Sometimes — mayhaps many times — we need words to help us make fun of other words, not to mention the preening posers who use them, including ourselves.
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In honor of this new movie and great character, here are some terms relating to T'Challa, a superhero who's literally comic book royalty.
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Winter Olympics Lingo
Words from the Wide World of Sports
Knowing the lingo of the Winter Olympic events brings a little more understanding and, we hope, a little more enjoyment to watching the games.
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Whether you are a curmudgeon or just know one, let's all take a moment to acknowledge National Curmudgeons Day, January 29, with some terms I hope you won't pooh-pooh.
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National Opposite Day is January 25th. In the spirit of this wacky occasion, here are some words you'll love or loathe.
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There's so much more to New Year's than auld lang syne and a toast at midnight, so start anew by learning some of the more unusual customs and words associated with this holiday.
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