15 Latin Phrases We Use to This Day Without Even Realizing
As an English, speaker you likely know more Latin than you ever thought you did. Just look at these 15 Latin phrases and see if you know what they mean...
12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives
The true stories behind 12 popular misleading misnomers are explained here.
Phrases We Use Without Realizing It’s a Shakespeare Quote
William Shakespeare had a huge impact on modern English, so much so that most of us are quoting the great bard every day without even realizing it!
This Dictionary Has Some Funny New Definitions to Offer Us
Everything has a real and true meaning, and those belong in a different dictionary, one that will give you clarity and make you laugh
Knowing These Latin Shortenings Is Super Useful Even Today
Knowing a little bit of Latin can be quite useful to all the English speakers out there, and these 7 short phrases we see all the time are proof of exactly that!
These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone
We’ve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!
10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s impact on the language we speak is far greater than most of us realize. These surprising words are just a few of hundreds attributed to the Bard.
14 Uniquely Canadian Words and Phrases You Should Know
There are some Canadian words no American would understand. If you’re planning on visiting Canada, it’s quite useful to learn these 14 words and phrases.
15 Essential Legal Terms That Sound Confusing to People
If you want to understand legal representatives better and simply enjoy your favorite legal TV show to the fullest, learn these 15 legal words and phrases.
The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words
In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.
Let’s Thank Cinema For These 10 English Words and Phrases
Films and TV shows have invented and popularized countless words we use in everyday speech today. Here are just 10 surprising examples you’ll want to know
10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages
Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!
10 Quirky British Slang Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary
British English often seems like a whole different language. Learn all about 10 common and certainly fun and quirky British slang words in this article!
You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old
These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...
The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating
You use these popular sports words all the time. But do you know where they come from?
These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors
Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.
These Bygone Terms for ‘Happy’ Need to Be Brought Back
There were some really cool ways to describe happiness back in the day.
14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!
Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.
What Made the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Last So Long
How do new words get added do the dictionary? Watch the surprising history of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary to find out...
Using These French Phrases in English Elevates Your Speech
Even if English is the only language you speak, we’re more than convinced that you’re quite familiar with a bunch of French words...
Let’s Learn About 7 of the Longest Words!
Did you know that the longest word to appear in literature clocks at a staggering 183 letters? Find out about more such longest words.
Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?
When a new words spreads it seems it's been around forever. But in reality, many of the words we use everyday are quite new. These didn't exist before the 1970s.
The 12 Words of Christmas: Funny Long Lost Phrases
If you think eggnog and wassail are funny-sounding, wait till you hear the Christmas words that didn't stand the test of time
Medieval Artists Had the FUNNIEST Ideas About Animals
Most medieval artists have never seen wild animals in their lives, but it didn't stop them form trying to paint them. Th results are hilarious.
10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know
English has many difficult words with meanings that are nearly impossible to guess, which makes them super tough to remember. Here are 10 such words
15 Proverbs That Translate Hilariously into English!
Here are 15 phrases and idioms that don’t translate that well into English because they sound absolutely bizarre, mind-boggling, and hilarious!
From Salt to Salary: Surprising Origins of Ordinary Words
Did you know that the word 'muscle' stems from the Latin word for little mouse? Here is a collection of words with peculiar etymologies
11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know
The majority of new English words are very short-lived, but these were added to various dictionaries and seem to be quite useful to know
It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech
I Can’t Believe These Ordinary Words Used to Mean That...
Let’s take a short journey back in time and trace the origins of 11 seemingly-ordinary words that have exceptionally-interesting histories.
30 Essential Medical Terms For Bodily Functions
The next time you hear a doctor utter something in Latin, pay close attention, as after reading this article, you may understand what it means.
Check Out These Rare and Fascinating Antonyms!
Here are a few rare but fascinating antonyms we wish people used more often.
16 Confusing Words That Even Intellectuals Get Wrong
Find out the difference between these difficult word pairs, and don’t let them confuse you ever again.
11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings
Have you ever heard of contronyms? Here’s a hint - these are words that contradict themselves.
You Already Know - Pets are the Best Comedians!
If you own a pet, you'll probably agree with us in this one - there's nothing quite as effortlessly funny as cats and dogs!
20 Words Made to Give Witty People a Laugh!
Have you heard of these words? No?? How come?
This Hilarious Sign is Gaining Notoriety Around the World...
The Indian Hills Community Center sign in Colorado, USA, has gained a worldwide following thanks to the hilarious puns it displays. Here are 30 of them.
History Quiz: Are These Facts, Legends or Myths?
Are these statements historical facts, legends, or simply mere myths? Give this quiz a shot, and see how many you can get right!
10 Unusual ANIMAL Sayings and Their Intriguing Origins
Enjoy this collection of funny, weird, and amazing animal-related idioms from different languages.
This is the Cheekiest Dictionary
If you think dictionaries were dry and pedantic, you'd be right. That is, they were, until these cheeky definitions came along.
It's Time for Our Great General Knowledge Quiz!
Do you think you've got what it takes to take on our great general knowledge quiz? Give it a go, and find out just how smart you really are!
Is Your English Is Perfect? You'll Find Out Soon Enough!
Do you think that you know the plurals of some of the trickiest words that the English language has to offer? Give this quiz a shot and find out!
Language vs Dialect - How Are They Different?
You've surely heard about the term "dialect" before. But have you ever considered how a language and a dialect differ?
20 Heartwarming Dog Encounters That Will Make You Smile
An ordinary or even dull day can become ten times brighter if you happen to run into an adorable dog. Here are 20 furry buddies spotted out and about.
These Common Literary Facts Are Completely FALSE
From Jane Austen to Hamlet, some of the most well-known 'facts' about the world's most famous authors and literature are actually wrong...
Odd One Out - The Reason French Pronunciation Is So Unique
Italian, Spanish, and French all evolved from Latin. If all of these languages have the same root, why does French pronunciation sounds so different?
13 Cats Being Their WEIRDEST Selves
Let’s face it. There will never be enough funny photos of malfunctioning cats to satisfy us...
HILARIOUS: These Pets are Real Drama Queens!
Just like humans, some pets throw tantrums when they want attention. Just look at these 12 hilarious four-legged drama queens.
We Challenge You to Figure Out What These Messages Mean
These ridiculously funny linguistic fails will make you laugh.
These Photos Prove Dogs Are The FUNNIEST Pets In Existence
Whether they're caught trying to steal a snack or desperately resisting bath time, dogs never fail to put a smile on our faces. Check out these funny dog moments!
12 Unique and Beautiful Words That Charm and Delight
Take a look at this list of some weird and wonderful words that you are unlikely to have read in your language course in school.
I Think Your Dog Is Broken - 20 Hilarious Photos
As much as we love dogs, it can’t be denied that they can sometimes act a little goofy. Funnily enough, that's exactly the thing that makes them the best!
What Is This Giant Cat Doing Here? - 9 Hilarious Images
Digital artist Fransdita Muafidin decided to take funny cat photos one step further, and the results are peculiar and hilarious.
15 Idioms From Overseas That Sound Hilarious in English
English is by far not the only language in the world with funny sayings. Just take a look at these 15 hilarious idioms from different languages around the world.
These Chatty Parrots Will Crack You Up!
Talking parrots provide their owners with many hilarious moments, especially when they are in a chatty mood...
16 Animals Who Steal the Show Even When They Don’t Mean To
What makes pets so endearing is that they aren't aware of how hilarious they can be, especially when no one expects it...
This Priceless Compilation Will Make You Want a Pet Duck
It turns out that ducks can be hilarious. Don’t believe us? Take a look at this side-splitting compilation of funny duck videos!
Try Not to Laugh: Hilarious Pet Reactions
Besides the love and companionship, keeping a pet around is worthwhile for the never-ending laughs they provide...
These Animals Think They Are Human…
Turns out animals and humans aren't all that different. Only when pets act like people, it's 100 times funnier!
What's Portmanteau? Surprising Etymologies of Common Words
If If you have ever said the words brunch, sitcom or spam, you have used portmanteaus. This is the fascinating origins story of many common words...
This Funny Pet Compilation Had Us In Splits!
In this compilation you will witness some of the most hilarious pet videos from the past year - be warned, keeping a straight face will be impossible!
Is The Dog Okay? - 16 Sidesplitting Photos
Apart from being cute, loving, and loyal, dogs can also be hysterically funny - and these photos are proof!
You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It
We’re willing to bet that you know more foreign words than you think, even if English is the only language you speak. Here’s why...
What Our Pets Were REALLY Thinking During Lockdown...
This cat doesn't seem to approve of his owner's quarantine habits, and it's hilarious!
Dentists Bust 14 Popular Teeth Myths We’ve All Believed
Watch these dentists debunk some popular myths about teeth that many of us have believed in for ages.
We Have Never Seen Majestic Birds Shot From This Angle!
Nature photographer Ruurd Jelle van der Laij has been documenting birds for years, and over time he caught a few very funny shots of magnificent birds
HILARIOUS: 20 Signs That Are Too Funny to Pass By
We could all use a bit of laughter these days, and what’s better than brilliantly funny signs?
15 Cats Caught Being Mean and Proud of It
Even the biggest cat lover would have to agree, sometimes cats are just...mean. And they don't care who's watching.
11 Surprising Facts About Dictionaries You Never Knew!
Learn some little-known yet fascinating facts about dictionaries that will help you appreciate them a little more.
18 Popular Thanksgiving "Facts" That Aren't Really True
The history of Thanksgiving is filled with fascinating stories. Not all of them are true, however.
Is It Soda or Pop? 12 Fun and Interesting Regional Words
How are these objects called? It depends on who you ask! Every part of the US has its own fun and fascinating set of regional words
It’s Even Funnier When People Decide to Recreate BAD Art
We all remember the fun trend of recreating famous art...but it gets even funnier when people recreate absolutely terrible art found in charity shops!
8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins
The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!
Newly-Added Words to the Dictionary You Should Know
Learn about some of the newest words that have been added to the dictionary in recent times. We must say, all of these are pretty interesting!
These Pets Were Just Trying To Eat & Something Went Wrong
These adorable animals' love of food ended up getting them in some trouble...
How the Heck Did They End Up Writing THAT?
Here's a fresh dose of hilarious translation fails from different countries and languages!
Honey I Think the Cat Broke: Strange and Funny Cat Moments
Funny cat photos never get old. These guys were caught in the strange uncat like petition that will both baffle you and make you laugh out loud
Could These Be the Worst Construction Mistakes Ever Made?
These hilarious construction fails and errors will leave you laughing and wondering what these builders were thinking.
Prime Examples Of Just How Strange the English Language Is
The English language is filled with numerous strange sequences and things that don't make sense like this fascinating and funny tidbits
These 16 Hilarious Cat Photos Made My Day!
Cats are the funniest pets in the world and these 16 photos prove it.
The Astonishing Story of the Horse Who Could Do MATH
One of the most mathematically gifted and famous animals ever known was Clever Hans - a horse who lived in Germany in the early 1900s
History: When Napoleon Was Defeated By an Army of Bunnies
The greatest defeat of Napoleon wasn't Waterloo... It was against a bunch of bunnies.
10 Old-Fashioned Pet Names to Try On Your Sweetheart
Every era had its own words for ‘darling’ and ‘sweetheart’. Check out this list of very unusual and surprising historical pet names
8 Unique Facts You Didn't Know About The Thesaurus
How much do you know about the thesaurus? Here we list some fascinating and lesser-known facts about the word-finding tool.
20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays
Did you know that these 20th-century slang words and phrases are considered outdated?
10 Words That Entered the Dictionary This Decade
The English dictionary has included countless popular and modern words in its lexicon in the last decade. Here is a list of 10 of them.
We Bet You're Not Aware of These Real-World Facts
Don't miss this random collection of interesting real-world facts from the world over that you are unlikely to have heard before
Everyone Needs to Know These 17 Online Slang Words
We see these 17 online slang words everywhere nowadays, do you know what these words mean?
Smart Synonyms for 16 Words That Will Elevate Your Speech
Sound smarter and enrich your lexicon with these 16 clever alternatives to ordinary English words
Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood
These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages
The Surprising Link Between English and Sanskrit
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, but most people don't know that this archaic language and English have a common ancestor
How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...
Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.
QUIZ: Do You Really Know These Common Phrases In English?
Is your English as good as you think it is?
10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular
Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.
These Comics are Hilarious and Clever
These comics are both smart and funny.
This Joke Starts With Three Dogs Walking Down the Street
Three male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful female poodle. She tells them that whoever has the best way with words would get her...
When Birds Misbehave, the Results Are Utterly Hilarious!
If you think that only dogs and cats are capable of being total jerks, then you ain't seen nothing yet!
12 Photos Taken at the Right Time and in the Right Place
When a photographer is in the right place at the right time, the results can be incredibly hilarious!
Hilarious: These 20 Comic Strips Will Make You Chuckle
These comic strips created by Andres Colmenares also known as Wawawiwa comics, are too awesome to describe! Click here to check them out!
These Comedy Wildlife Photos Are Hilarious
Check out 20 of the best entries from 2018's edition of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.