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The History Of Vowels

May 11, 2021 by Lauren

If you’ve ever watched Wheel of Fortune, you know just how important vowels can be. We use them in just about every word in the English language, and they are usually our first guesses when we play a game of hangman. But while everyone would agree that vowels are a significant part of our lexicon, … Read more

The Important Origin Of Slang Words

January 15, 2021 by Rashida

Slang is like unofficial jargon that sometimes becomes official. We hear slang words and see them every day on social media, in conversations, everywhere. When we hear a new slang word enter the chat, we often never bat an eyelash as to where it came from, but the origin of American slang words is fascinating. … Read more