“Decimate” doesn’t mean what you think: Words often used incorrectly

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Handpicked from our Blog for you• Apr 15, 2026

Everybody makes mistakes “Decimate” doesn’t mean what you think: Words often used incorrectly 4 min. Surely, we’ve all made grammatical mistakes that still haunt us. But that doesn’t mean our eyes are safe from twitching when we hear words like "irregardless." A dozen popular mistakes have spread and infiltrated the vocabulary of many, much to the dismay of word lovers. Let’s explore some of these and hope we aren’t among the ones committing them! Read full article

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Foods and fabrics ahead   Did you ever wonder why some things are named after places?     It should come as no surprise that some of the most common things we eat, drink, or wear are actually named after the places where they originated. After all, their success is something to be proud of. From foods like cheddar and hamburgers to fabrics like denim and cashmere, geography has left a lasting mark on our language. Did you know about these 12 famous cases?   Learn more

They speak what? Where?   Do you know where the biggest Welsh-speaking community outside Wales is?     Migrations, trade, and other historical events have contributed to the spread of languages to regions far from their origins. But sometimes, we arrive at a new location expecting to hear a particular language, only to be surprised by the use of a language we wouldn’t expect. Here are 10 places in the world where an unsuspected language is spoken daily.   Learn more

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12 common sayings that don’t mean what you think

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Handpicked from our Blog for you• Apr 14, 2026

Behind popular wisdom 12 common sayings that don’t mean what you think 3 min. We hear them daily and rarely question their meaning, but many popular sayings come from surprising origins—or mean something entirely different than we think. Some of these discrepancies are rooted in history, others in mistranslation, and more than a few in good old-fashioned misunderstanding. Here are 12 familiar phrases decoded and laid bare with real facts. Read full article

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Popular, but untrue   It didn’t happen: 10 history myths that are regarded as true     A big part of history is dependent on who’s telling it, but some facts are indisputable. However, some stories have become so widespread —be it because of popular legend or by honest mistake— that most would assure them to be true. Some have even been transmitted for generations, but they happened in a different way or not at all. Let’s revise 10 historic "facts" that are just myths.   Learn more

Glitches in science   Forget conspiracy theories—these 10 weird facts are real and unexplained     Despite centuries of scientific progress, the universe can still throw us some curveballs that seem to defy all logic and understanding. From bizarre sounds deep in the ocean to strange behavior of stellar objects, these unexplained phenomena continue to stump researchers. Here's a breakdown of 10 strange, real-world mysteries that seem like glitches in reality—and so far remain unsolved.   Learn more

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