Andrea Zellner has been the official pronouncer for the spelling bee since Oakland Schools took over the event in 2018. Each ...

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As more English words enter the Korean language, linguists are fighting back - but finding alternatives to 'asap' and ...

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There are 17 communities in the U.S. named Quincy. Apparently, the only with a unique pronunciation is in Massachusetts. Here's why we say it with a z.

Altering words in some way to conceal their meaning to those outside the group is typical of jargons the world over ...

The Conservative Political Action Conference - or CPAC – gave us a load of bizarre moments this week, from Elon Musk wielding a chainsaw on stage (yes, really), to Liz Truss talking about “Elon’s army ...

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UN launches $6 billion appeal for 26 million people in Sudan and region DR Congo crisis: WFP condemns looting of warehouse in Bukavu after M23 rebels move in Top rights experts probe South Sudan’s ...