Words have power. Words can build empires, ruin cities, build lasting friendships, and open our minds. The words we choose to use and how we use them are often the first real impressions other people ...

Sometimes, sexism involves overt acts of aggression. Other times, it's as subtle as the language we use. Certain words carry sexist connotations that we're not even aware of, and when we use them, we ...

Everyday objects and people have an emotional meaning. A wool sock might have an emotional value if it was the last thing grandmother knitted before her death. The same applies to words. A stranger's ...

Members of the UFO religion known as Raelians think the swastika is getting a bad rap, and have designated Saturday as “Swastika Rehabilitation Day.” “The swastika’s ancient, honorable heritage and ...

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The Arabic aphorism “Likulli maqāmin maqālun” means “for every place, there is a [proper] remark”: the linguistic etiquette that each occasion necessitates a specific wording, or choice of words. We ...

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