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English language quirks
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The Secret Behind How to Spell Silly—Why We Miswrite It and How to Get It Right
What makes "how to spell silly" such a persistent challenge is the gap between how words sound and how they’re written . English spelling is a patchwork of...
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The Great Debate: How Do You Spell Potato and Why It Matters
What’s striking is how fiercely people defend their spelling. A 2019 survey found that 68% of Americans would correct a Brit spelling it potatoe , while 72% of...
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The Secret Behind How Do You Spell Yay—Why This Simple Word Stumps Everyone
Part of the issue lies in how we process words. Our brains categorize yay as an interjection, a sound of celebration, not a formal noun or verb. When someone...