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ideasillustrated.com
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A blog about the etymology of Hebrew words and phrases and how they relate to English and other languages.
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Reading time: 5-10 minutes For this month, I'd like to shine an etymological spotlight on a humble bit of English vocabulary, which, at first glance, you wouldn't give a second thought. As this post's title implies, the everyday word in question is path. What, I hear you cry, is so special about path? It's a...
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In a recent episode of Slate's Lexicon Valley podcast, John McWhorter discussed the history of English personal pronouns. Why don't we use ye or thee and thou anymore? What's the ...
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Discover weird and wonderful facts, including resident cats, the Museum's own tube station, celebrity visits and a record-breaking snail.
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