GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The first slang term was created to exclude adults. It worked and still does.

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The first swear word was shouted when someone stepped on a Lego. History is surprisingly modern.The word “friend” used to mean “person who hasn’t betrayed you yet.” Language is honest sometimes.The letter “X” was invented to make math feel mysterious and slightly threatening.Russian uses the Cyrillic script, which originated from the Greek alphabet — proof that even alphabets have ancestors.The word “yawn” exists because humans like assigning words to feelings they can’t control.Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are blind or visually impaired — reading you can literally feel.See all Grammar Crimes Division facts →

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