at and t cellular: Wordy Puns and Dad Jokes From History

Saturday, December 28, 2024

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Wordy Puns and Dad Jokes From History

Puns, silly turns of phrase, and the groan-worthy dad joke are not modern inventions. Whether you're looking to lighten the mood, reconnect with a friend, or make a child laugh, here are a few historical favorites that are as effective now as ever.

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Slang

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Where Did These Internet Abbreviations Come From?

While older shortcuts are still in use, the internet age has given us plenty of new acronyms for a wide variety of digital and real-life scenarios.

Vocabulary

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How Many of the 101 Most Common SAT Words Do You Know?

These days, the most common words on the SAT are ones students may encounter in college or the workplace. So even if you're not taking the test anytime soon, knowing this vocabulary list will give you a good basis for professional communication.

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Grammar

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5 Outdated Grammar Rules To Break

Rules were made to be broken, and that's especially true with grammar. The next time you're facing writer's block, break free from your grammar bonds and embrace doing something different.

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Language

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What Is a Backronym?

You've heard of acronyms, but are you familiar with backronyms? In this linguistic case of chicken-and-egg, the abbreviation is conceived before the phrase.