GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The term “grammar police” began as an actual police unit. They arrested vibes first.

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Grammar police is a humorous term for people who correct others' grammar. It did not begin as an actual police unit, and the phrase's exact origin is unclear.

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The word “serendipity” was created to romanticize being lost.The first silent letter was added purely to make spelling harder. Education needed a challenge.English is the most commonly studied second language in the world — yet native speakers still argue about “their/there/they’re.”A semicolon exists for people who can’t commit to ending a thought.The first debate was actually two people arguing over the best word for bread. Civilization began in carbs.Glottal stops are made by cutting airflow — basically punctuation in your windpipe.See all Grammar Crimes Division facts →

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