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    Jan 1

    Screenshot to find out which word will describe your 2022.

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  2. 1 hour ago

    What do cows, pigs, giraffes, camels, sheep, deer, and hippopotamuses have in common? Our , of course. What is an ungulate? Find out:

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  3. 13 hours ago

    Sunday scaries 1. anxieties one experiences on Sunday when thinking about the impending workweek, school week, or other obligations that await in the week ahead. 2. Another way to explain that pit in your stomach you're currently feeling.

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  4. 17 hours ago

    We know how we all feel about work, but are you "antiwork"? The term "antiwork" refers to a movement or ideology whose members aspire to stop working or work as little as possible--and encourage others to do the same.

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  5. 21 hours ago

    Some of us prefer crossword puzzles.

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  6. Jan 30

    We hope you protect today's at all costs. It's forfend. Don't be defensive, but do learn more about today's word:

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  7. Jan 29

    The Pleading Face emoji climbs the charts to claim its place as one of our top emoji--and why not? This puppy-eyed cutie has so many uses!

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  8. Jan 29

    This symbolic warning from top scientists is meant to signal how close humanity is to running out of time until destroying the world.

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  9. Jan 29

    Prove that anyone can understand Generation Z with this quiz on popular slang. Are you vibing with these words or too cheugy to use them?

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  10. Jan 29

    Set sail for learning a new word, because xebec is the ! Raise the anchor, and read more about this maritime word:

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  11. Jan 28

    You should know that we see the words you look up late at night, and you should all be ashamed of yourselves.

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    Jan 28

    It's difficult to know whether to use a comma or semicolon; in fact, it's one of the hottest things grammar nerds argue about. Here's when to use a semicolon.

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  13. Jan 28

    Sídh, "a mound or hill in which fairies live," is a borrowing from Irish Gaelic, from Old Irish 𝘴𝘪́𝘥, of the same meaning. The word was first recorded in English in the 1790s.

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  14. Jan 28

    ACROSS 1. Make into a paper crane, say 5. 22, for this constructor DOWN 1. Greek cheese 2. Treat in 2012's Daily Twist campaign

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  15. Jan 28

    Is "love bombing" a 🚩?

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  16. Jan 28

    A black fly in your Chardonnay is not ironic. Rain on your wedding day is not ironic. A traffic jam when you're already late is not ironic. What ARE some examples of irony?

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  17. Jan 28

    Paging all Marvel fans. Do you know which resident of Asgard Friday is named for?

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  18. Jan 28

    Fill in the blank: A _______ is the edible ovary of a plant.

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  19. Jan 28

    If you believe in fairies, clap your hands. 🧚 If you want to know where fairies live, check out today's . It's sídh.

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  20. Jan 27

    Find out which gemstones bring a sparkle to each month by going through this extensive list of each birthstone for every month.

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    Jan 27

    Make sure your argument is persuasive by learning the three modes of persuasion--ethos, pathos, and logos--and how to effectively use them in communication.

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