A swear word is like a linguistic punch in the nose. Virtually every language and culture has them—and virtually every language and culture formally disapproves of them. But that doesn’t stop them ...

This European word dates back to the 1600s, when it described a small bag for carrying coins. The name comes from—you guessed it—a small book that used to be carried in one’s pocket and also held bank ...

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Teaching a child to read is all about "decoding," a fundamental skill in which readers sound out unfamiliar words. While it may seem like a fancy educational term – and some parents will hear it a ...