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Explore the sociopolitical story of Singlish, Singapore's vibrant creole, and its decades-long clash with the government's official "Speak Good English…
Before QWERTY conquered the world, the first typewriter prototype had keys arranged in two simple rows like a piano. This…
Beyond the cards and chips, the poker table is a battlefield of language where every action is a speech act.…
The suffix '-gate' has become a linguistic shorthand for scandal, but where did it come from? We trace its journey…
Ever wonder how marginalized groups create secret worlds right under our noses? This post explores "anti-languages"—the cunning linguistic codes of…
Ever wonder why a great brand name in one country becomes a marketing disaster in another? This guide explores hilarious…
This post explores the often-overlooked link between linguistic purism and exclusionary politics. We move beyond simple vocabulary debates to investigate…
Forget stuffy royal decrees. Ancient graffiti offers an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of everyday people, from lovelorn Romans to…
In English, we say 'my house', but Finnish takes a more intimate approach. Instead of a separate word for 'my',…
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