754 - The Tie Between Ann Landers and 'Could Care Less.'
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 root of the problem.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how yo...
16 Jan 20207min
753 - Take Heart! Here's Why You Still Have Time to Write Your First Novel
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 advertising agency, a second as a journalism professor,...
9 Jan 202015min
752 - Why Do Asian Languages Have So Many Different Scripts?
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 you to learn a new script?LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn...
2 Jan 20206min
751 - Why Are There So Many Spellings for 'Hanukkah'? (Or Is That 'Chanukah'?)
Hebrew and English don't use the same alphabet, which is why you see so many different spellings for "Hanukkah." The word is transliterated from Hebrew instead of being directly translated from Hebrew...
26 Dec 20197min
750 - Pitch Black. Frankincense and Myrrh.
The sky is so dark in the Northern Hemisphere these days that it feels pitch black by 5:00 PM. Here's why call it "pitch black." Also, we know what gold is, but why did the three wise men give gifts o...
19 Dec 20199min
749 - How to Identify Your Main Point. It's Harder Than You Think!
You think you know what you're trying to say, but are you making it clear? Joel Schwartzberg, author of "Get to the Point" has some great tips for, well, getting to the point.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn...
16 Dec 201926min
748 - Your Language Affects Your Perception of Time. 'Star Wars' Languages.
Do you think of the future as being in front of you or behind you? It might depend on what language you speak. Also, we explore the many languages of 'Star Wars.'LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can ...
12 Dec 201915min
747 - You Don't Have to Get Up on Stage for Improv to Boost Your Creativity
Are you looking for a way to jumpstart your creativity and writing? You may be surprised to find out how much techniques from improv can help! You'll love this interview with Jorjeana Marie, the autho...
9 Dec 201932min
