762 - How to Pronounce 'Celtic.' 'Whiskey' or 'Whisky'?
Sports fans say "Seltik." Historians say "Keltik." Here's the deal. Plus, have you ever noticed that Irish whiskey and Scottish whisky are spelled differently?Read the transcripts. Celtic. Whiskey.Sub...
12 Mars 202010min
761 - Why It's Called 'Daylight Saving Time.' The Origin of the Word 'Woman.'
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. Finally, in honor of International Women's Day, we look ...
5 Mars 202014min
760 - What Is Genre. 'Bangs' Versus 'Fringe.'
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 explain how Americans came to call fringe "bangs."L...
27 Feb 202011min
759 - What Does ‛Mardi Gras’ Mean? "Drive to Work" Versus "Drive Home"
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 ever wonder what “Mardi Gras” means? Also, we answer a...
20 Feb 20208min
758 - Why 'XOXO' Means 'Hugs and Kisses'
You may write "XOXO" to means "hugs and kisses," but do you know how those symbols get their meaning?LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can get my LinkedIn Learning course free: https://t.co/coQuXJRtrT...
13 Feb 20206min
757 - The days of the week are names you've known your whole life, but do you know their origin?
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 origin?LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can get my...
6 Feb 20209min
756 - High Odds or Low Odds?
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 of the Puppy Bowl, we learn when to capitalize bre...
30 Jan 202010min
755 - How to Write Anything
Develop this one skill and you'll write better essays, profiles, movie reviews, complaint letters, and more.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can get my LinkedIn Learning course free: https://t.co/coQ...
23 Jan 20208min
