GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The phrase “to be honest” was invented to warn you a lie is coming.

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'To be honest' is a common conversational phrase. Linguists note people use it to add emphasis or candor, and it doesn't reliably signal a lie.

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“Bless you” after sneezing started as a spell to keep your soul from rage-quitting your body.Greek and Hebrew are both ancient and modern languages — languages that refused to retire.The first known grammar book was written in India in the 4th century BCE — humanity’s earliest attempt to stop people from arguing about language.The word “cool” became popular when someone didn’t want to admit they were impressed.French was England’s official language for 300 years — proof that history loves irony.The first spelling reform was proposed and immediately ignored because chaos won the vote.See all Grammar Crimes Division facts →

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