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Pilcrow

Pilcrow

  The pilcrow, also known as the paragraph mark or paragraph sign, has its origins in ancient manuscripts where it was used to mark a new paragrap...

Pilcrow

  The pilcrow, also known as the paragraph mark or paragraph sign, has its origins in ancient manuscripts where it was used to mark a new paragrap...
Indian Head Wobble

Indian Head Wobble

  The Indian head wobble, head bobble or head shake refers to a common gesture found in South Asian cultures, most notably in India. The motion us...

Indian Head Wobble

  The Indian head wobble, head bobble or head shake refers to a common gesture found in South Asian cultures, most notably in India. The motion us...
Untranslatable Words 3: Italian

Untranslatable Words 3: Italian

  So far in this series we’ve presented you with an international mix [RR#1: 85] and, more recently, a collection of ten untranslatable German wor...

Untranslatable Words 3: Italian

  So far in this series we’ve presented you with an international mix [RR#1: 85] and, more recently, a collection of ten untranslatable German wor...
Animal Sounds

Animal Sounds

  Presumably, the sound of a cat in Greece is basically the same as a cat in Sydney, or ones on the streets of Rio. So why don't all languages rep...

Animal Sounds

  Presumably, the sound of a cat in Greece is basically the same as a cat in Sydney, or ones on the streets of Rio. So why don't all languages rep...
Fortune Cookies

Fortune Cookies

As far back as the 19th century, a cookie very similar in appearance to the modern fortune cookie was made in Kyoto, Japan. The Japanese version ...

Fortune Cookies

As far back as the 19th century, a cookie very similar in appearance to the modern fortune cookie was made in Kyoto, Japan. The Japanese version ...
Interesting Etymologies 1

Interesting Etymologies 1

  Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings. Here are some etymologies that may surprise or amuse you: Avocado:...

Interesting Etymologies 1

  Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings. Here are some etymologies that may surprise or amuse you: Avocado:...
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