5 Linguistic Illusions That Will Make You Go “Wait, What?”
Linguistic illusions—a phenomenon in which your judgment or understanding of a sentence or phrase conflicts with its actual meaning or structure—reveal how we process the world, and remind us that things aren’t always as they seem.
2023-06-05 20:28
The Slightly Morbid Reason We Tap Our Glasses on the Bar Before Doing a Shot
As with regular toasts, it’s not clear exactly when, where, or why this custom began. But these days, most drinkers will cite one of two common reasons behind it.
2023-06-03 03:47
Have You Been Misled by ‘Misles’? The Linguistics Behind These Commonly Mispronounced Words
Learning how to pronounce ‘biopic’ is one thing. Understanding why it’s such a commonly mispronounced word is another.
2023-05-30 20:28
Thailand media guide
An overview of the media in Thailand, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-05-26 23:56
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are engaged
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez are engaged, a source close to the couple tells CNN.
2023-05-23 04:27
7 Facts About Joyce Chen, the TV Chef Who Introduced Americans to Chinese Cuisine
Through her restaurant, cookbook, and television show, Joyce Chen introduced many Americans to Chinese cuisine.
2023-05-23 00:20
Ireland media guide
An overview of the media in Ireland, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-05-22 22:21
13 Old-Timey Synonyms for ‘Hot’ to Bring Back This Summer
Why be sweltering and sunburnt when you can be swoly and birsled instead?
2023-05-22 20:17
8 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Joy Luck Club'
Amy Tan's 1989 book represented a breakthrough for Chinese American representation in popular culture.
2023-05-20 03:25
The 25 Best Bars in the U.S.
The best bars in New York City are apparently better than the best bars in Los Angeles … and everywhere else.
2023-05-19 06:20
Portugal media guide
An overview of the media in Portugal, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-05-18 23:51
10 Interesting Facts About Connie Chung
Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.
2023-05-18 20:25