Words of the 1940s
Did you know the term “mobile phone” has been used since the 1940s? That decade …
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Words of the 1930s
If you thought “facelift” was a sign of our times, think again. In our ongoing …
Cut, Cut … and Cut Superfluous Words
Redundancies abound in English. We’ve listed some of the most common examples and removed – …
Words of the 1920s
Ta-da! Here’s another list of curious (and not so curious) words – these from the …
Words of the 1910s
In our continuing series on words of the decades, you’ll find a few surprises among …
Write That Down
If the word “write” seems dry and sends shivers down your spine, it needn’t: a …
Words of the 1900s
Fashions and trends come and go, as often do words, but some last. Uncovering words …