An amazing study shows that tool use and language are connected in the brain and shows how using one can... more

The delightful Ellen Jovin of the Grammar Table (you may have seen her sitting on the street answering grammar questions... more

It's time for our quarterly listener question extravaganza! I answer your questions about the words "ripe," "lede," "prevent," "awesome," and... more

People often ask why people say "no worries" or "no problem" instead of "you're welcome," and we actually found an... more

The numbers sections of style books finally pushed me over the edge, and I have some stories you won't believe!... more

For Independence Day, we look at the word "freedom" and the surprising words that came from the same roots. Plus,... more

What's up with the fancy-schmancy "ahnt" pronunciation of the word "aunt"? And why are the rules about capitalizing cocktail ... more

"Father" as a word shows how we humans love to extend our metaphors. Did you know it was only relatively... more

Are people from Liverpool really called "Liverpudlians"? Where does the name "Tar Heel" come from? We have the answers to... more

This week, we look at what makes wisdom teeth so smart, how to properly write the name of your degree,... more