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Excogigating a Sweven of Apricity - Great Archaic Words
- 28 Oct 2011
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Nohr _Whisperers to this Archaic Growth

The English language is a magnificent body of words which has grown to its huge extent by absorbing words from all other languages it has encountered. Because of this absorbance of words, and the natural evolution of languages, we have lost from daily use many words as new ones take their place. Here are twenty words I feel are perfectly good for day to day use and deserve to be given an airing more often. If you don’t agree, be aware that I am willing to puzzle you. by LordZB

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Vocre...Universal Speech Translator App
- 21 Sep 2011
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Vocre [voh-krey] is a new translation app from myLanguage that allows anyone to communicate instantly with anybody from anywhere – without language being a barrier.

With a new spin on usability, this app is our first step in helping the world communicate more easily. ~ Keep an eye out for some new exciting features.

Our world is full of people worth talking to. Now, with Vocre, nothing’s holding you back.

Download Vocre

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Awesomely Untranslatable Words and More
- 20 May 2011
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"There are at least 250,000 words in the English language. However, to think that English – or any language – could hold enough expression to convey the entirety of the human experience is as arrogant of an assumption as it is naive."

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"When linguists refer to “untranslatable” words, the idea is not that a word cannot somehow be explained in another language, but that part of the essence of the word is lost as it crosses from one language to another. This often is due to different social and cultural contexts that have shaped how the word is used"

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Common Errors in English Usage :Online
- 10 Mar 2011
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"What is an error in English?
The concept of language errors is a fuzzy one. I’ll leave to linguists the technical definitions. Here we’re concerned only with deviations from the standard use of English as judged by sophisticated users such as professional writers, editors, teachers, and literate executives and personnel officers. The aim of this site is to help you avoid low grades, lost employment opportunities, lost business, and titters of amusement at the way you write or speak."

by Paul Brians at wsu.edu
Nu Shu : The Lost Womenn Only Language
- 3 Feb 2011
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Until the 20th century, most women in China were forbidden from using written language. So the women of Hunan Province developed a secret script, which they called Nü Shu (women’s writing), composed of thousands of phonetic icons. Embroidering the italic alphabet on fans and clothing, the women passed it from generation to generation in defiance of societal norms. The last person who was proficient in the underground language died in 2004. You can get acquainted with Nü Shu characters in the puzzle below, then use them to help spot any other coded languages you may find throughout the issue.

The 21 Nü Shu cards above have been jumbled below. The top card is flipped over. Which character is it?

Solution »

By Mark L. Gottlieb, Mike Selinker, and Teeuwynn Woodruff

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An Alphabet of Animals
- 19 Dec 2010
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A streak of tigers

"We thought we would have a little fun and create a list of what we think are the best and most unusual collective nouns for animals. Of course, in the tradition of Ark in Space we are including the best images we could find to illustrate them. You can go check them out on the internet we did not make these up! So, here they are - an A-Z of collective nouns, a veritable alphabet of animals."

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Alphabet Conspiracy : Frank Capra Productions (1959)
- 7 Nov 2010
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"A little girl, frustrated by her inability to deal with her English homework, dreams that the Mad Hatter and the Jabberwock, both characters from "Alice in Wonderland", have hatched a conspiracy to abolish the alphabet." Internet Movie Database

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The Origins of 10 Common Words & Phrases
- 8 Oct 2010
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For More Details:
1. Origin of the Term “Booze”
2. The Origins of the Word “Algebra”
3. Where the Term “Rock and Roll” Came From
4. Origin of the Word “Bacon”
5. Where the Words “Geek” and “Nerd” Came From
6. Where the Word “Plastic” Came From
7. Origin of the Name of the Sport Cricket
8. Origin of the Term “Smart Alec”
9. The Origin of the Phrase “Pipe Dream”
10. How Earth Got Its Name

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Search Acronyms & Abbreviations
- 18 Sep 2010
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Browse the Web's Largest Acronyms & Abbreviations Resource !
Words that don't exist in the English language, but should...
- 16 Sep 2010
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