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Can You Guess the Opposites of These Words Spelled Backwards?
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Which way is up and which way is nwod in this quiz of opposites? Test your mastery of the English language by identifying these backward words and their opposites. Can you be suoirotciv, or will you just be desufnoc? s'teL og!
How Universal Translators Will Work
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A wearable device that will translate English into a dozen languages will be introduced later this year. See how it will work!
'Franglais' on the Rise, Say French Language Watchdogs
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HowStuffWorks explores why the rise of Franglais has the guardians of the French language tres worried.
Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Simile Examples in Literature and Everyday Language
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Similes are like spices for writing: Used in the right proportion, they can add zest and verve to your prose. Once you're familiar with them, you'll likely notice that simile examples abound in everyday speech, writing, song lyrics and even advertising slogans.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
Can You Pass This Difficult Cursive Letters Test?
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As we've become reliant on typing, cursive is becoming a lost art. Whether you're a Pinterest-famous cursive writer extraordinaire or you can't remember the last time you hand wrote something, take this quiz to see how many cursive letters you know.
A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects
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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.
Is It 'Theater' or 'Theatre'?
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Why are there two spellings for theater? And which one is correct? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess the Origins of These Words?
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If we give you a clue, will you be able to follow the piece of yarn back to the Minotaur in the labyrinth? Take this quiz to follow the meanings of English words back to their strange and mythical origins!