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Back to Search761 - Why It's Called 'Daylight Saving Time.' The Origin of the Word 'Woman.'
Episode 761
We're moving our clocks forward this weekend, but do you know why we call it "daylight saving time"? Plus, I have some other time-related tips. Final…
6 years ago
760 - What Is Genre. 'Bangs' Versus 'Fringe.'
Episode 760
How to figure out which genre you love or how to describe the book you're writing so the publishing industry will understand where it fits. Also, we …
6 years ago
759 - What Does ‛Mardi Gras’ Mean? "Drive to Work" Versus "Drive Home"
Episode 759
It’s the end of February, which means Mardi Gras is almost here! When we think of Mardi Gras, we picture parties, parades, and beads. But did you eve…
6 years, 1 month ago
758 - Why 'XOXO' Means 'Hugs and Kisses'
Episode 758
You may write "XOXO" to means "hugs and kisses," but do you know how those symbols get their meaning?
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757 - The days of the week are names you've known your whole life, but do you know their origin?
Episode 757
Saturday and Tuesday come from different places. The days of the week are names you've known your whole life, but have you ever wondered about their …
6 years, 1 month ago
756 - High Odds or Low Odds?
Episode 756
In this Super-Bowl-themed episode, we learn why "high odds" and "low odds" are confusing, we learn why you want a disinterested referee, and in honor…
6 years, 1 month ago
755 - How to Write Anything
Episode 755
Develop this one skill and you'll write better essays, profiles, movie reviews, complaint letters, and more.
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754 - The Tie Between Ann Landers and 'Could Care Less.'
Episode 754
Language experts actually have theories about why people say they "could care less" (instead of they "couldn't care less"). We dig deep to find the r…
6 years, 2 months ago
753 - Take Heart! Here's Why You Still Have Time to Write Your First Novel
Episode 753
In this interview, I talk with Bourne Morris about starting a writing career after you've retired. Bourne had one amazing career running a large adve…
6 years, 2 months ago
752 - Why Do Asian Languages Have So Many Different Scripts?
Episode 752
You don’t have to learn a new script when you learn Norwegian, Czech, or Portuguese, let alone French, so why does every East Asian language require …
6 years, 2 months ago