Of the two parts of “doomscrolling,” the “doom” part is more interesting. Whether you call it “doomscrolling” or…
21 September
19 September
People have been asking about the “unavailable” meaning of “out of pocket” for decades, but there’s also an…
10 September
Why does “money” have a plural, and how do you spell it? “Money” has two acceptable plurals. Most…
09 September
Best news ever. New research show coffee improves overall health and longevity whilst fighting obesity. I’ve been writing…
08 September
Here’s the problem: Some American style guides recommend “gantlet” in the phrase most of us would say or…
08 September
Drinking coffee in moderation is good for your health but drinking a LOT of coffee is even better.…
07 September
Coffee is the ultimate superfood, especially if you know the right way to drink it. As I explained…
05 September
The Times has changed its style on the term’s usage to better reflect a shared cultural identity. Here’s…
20 August
Why Natalie Portman’s accent in Jackie is spot-on, even though it may sound odd to many people. The…
23 July
VMware has joined the ranks of companies issuing style guides that remove discriminatory language – though gone further…