There is no T in Alzheimer’s
I hear more and more people mispronouncing the name Alzheimer’s when talking about that horrible neurodegenerative disease.
The Missing Word from the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Did Astronaut Neil Armstrong really forget a word in the message he sent back during the Apollo 11 moon landing 50 years ago?
Should You Use ‘Autistic’ or ‘With Autism’ to Describe Children?
There is disagreement over whether to use autistic or with autism when talking about people affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Buck Naked or Butt Naked? Which Means Nude to You?
There's an interesting debate over whether an idiom for nudity is correctly written as buck naked or butt naked. Some think either is fine.
Cardi B Denied Trademark for ‘Okurrr’
Celebrity Cardi B cannot trademark the non-word 'Okurrr,' her signature phrase, U.S. Patent and Trademark officials have decided. Rapper Cardi...
Shoe-In or Shoo-In?
When writing about something that is considered to be a sure thing, should that guaranteed outcome be referred to as a shoe-in or shoo-in?
11 Non-Words That Are Said Too Often
For some grammar enthusiasts, few things are more annoying than non-words. People use them as if they're completely valid, even though they aren't.
Taylor Swift Fans Find Typo on Merchandise
Fans of Taylor Swift say some of the shirts they've purchased feature printed lyrics from one of her songs...but some contain an embarrassing typo!
No, the D in ‘D-Day’ Didn’t Stand for ‘Decision’
The world is commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal day in the history of World War II. But what does 'D-Day' stand for?
Born or Borne?
Of the two words born or borne, the first one is usually well-understood. But the second one can be a bit more tricky. Here's how to tell the difference.
Vain or Vein? You Probably Think This Post is About You!
Should it be vain or vein? I thought borrowing a line from a famous Carly Simon song might help illustrate the difference between these two words.
Ever Heard of ‘Kentucky Windage’?
The term 'Kentucky windage' appeared in two of my favorite episodes of 'The Twilight Zone,' so I decided to figure out where it came from.
Bologna or Baloney? They’re Not Quite the Same
Are you hearing bologna or baloney? Is that a bologna or baloney sandwich? Sometimes they're pronounced the same way, but sometimes they're not.
Where Did the Phrase ‘On the Double’ Come From?
When someone wants something done quickly, you may hear them demand that it be completed 'on the double.' Here's where that well-known old idiom come from.
