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Learn about the origins of popular dog breed names — from the playful pug to the burrowing terrier, their names reflect history, traits, and purpose.

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Are You Guilty of These Texting Faux Pas?

How does one text well? While it's a casual format, there's still plenty of room for miscommunications and faux pas.

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What Is "Rizz"?

Have you adopted the Gen Z slang term "rizz" yet? It's popular enough for mainstream vocabulary, but make sure you know what you're saying.

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What Exactly Is a Preposition?

A preposition indicates the position of something or someone in relation to something else. But what's so special about this part of speech and when do we need to use it?

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English Dialects: British vs. American

English is the most-studied language in the world, with around 1.5 billion people speaking 150 different English dialects. Let's look at the main branches: British and American.