Why cell phone service is down in Maui — and when it could be restored
Thousands of people in Maui are without cell service as the wildfires continue to rage out of control on the island, preventing people from calling emergency services or updating loved ones about their status. It could take days or even weeks to get the networks back up and running.
2023-08-11 01:59
5 Fascinating Conlangs You Can Learn
A conlang is a constructed language, where someone has intentionally created its grammar, vocabulary, and phonology. Here are five you can learn.
2023-08-10 20:23
15 Obscure Words for Everyday Feelings and Emotions
There are plenty of obscure English words you can turn to when the current dictionary just isn't cutting it.
2023-08-10 04:26
Hearty vs. Hardy: What’s the Difference?
You can’t spell ‘hearty’ without ‘heart,’ or ‘hardy’ without ‘hard.’
2023-08-10 04:18
What Is Vocal Fry?
Vocal fry describes a specific sound quality caused by the movement of the vocal folds—and it’s nothing new.
2023-08-09 05:51
15 Obscure Words That Are Pure Fire
The world is heating up, and things are often on fire—literally. As we do what we can to squelch the flames, check out some old and obscure words people of the past used when they wanted to talk about all things fire.
2023-08-08 20:28
For Pete’s Sake—Who Is Pete?
‘For Pete’s sake’ originated around the early 20th century, but the Pete in question may have lived long before that.
2023-08-07 23:18
Midge Ure confesses: I was an absolute d*** at height of fame
Midge Ure has blamed fame and success on the "horrendous" way he treated his crew with disrespect.
2023-08-07 17:58
39 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.
2023-08-04 21:53
Paapa Essiedu warns film fans not to bet on him being next 007!
As speculation over who will be named the next James Bond reaches fever pitch, Paapa Essiedu is warning film fans not to bet on him being cast as the super-spy.
2023-08-04 20:22
Charlie Kaufman receiving honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at Sarajevo Film Festival
After years of critical acclaim and an Oscar win, Charlie Kaufman is receiving the honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
2023-08-03 19:56
20 ASL Signs You Don’t Want to Mix Up
While your Deaf friends might get a good laugh when you accidentally sign “f**k you” instead of “thank you,” it’s still best to know the correct signs when interacting within the Deaf community.
2023-08-02 20:24