1070. Fiction editor Joshua Essoe explains the hidden techniques behind pacing in storytelling. Learn how good pacing shapes reader engagement,... more

1069. Have you ever wondered why we have silent L's in words like "walk" and "half"? Those questions lead us... more

1068. Did Yosemite Sam ever actually say "tarnation"? What’s "fridgescaping," and why is it trending? And why is AI filling... more

1067. Think "'til" is a valid alternative to "until"? Think again! We learn about the difference between "till" and "until"... more

1066. Do you really need that comma? Should your dashes have spaces? Is there ever just one "right" way to... more

1065. Is it "OK" or "okay"? We look at the surprising history of one of the world’s most recognized English... more

1064. Is Wikipedia the last refuge on online truth? With AI-generated content and misinformation spreading online, Wikipedia is growing in... more

1063. Why is it called "corned beef" when there’s no corn involved? We look at how the word "corn" evolved... more

1062. Did you know that 21% of U.S. adults struggle with basic literacy? In this eye-opening episode, literacy specialist Kate... more

1061. Ever wonder why we say "It's raining" even though "it" doesn't refer to anything? We explain the logic behind... more