GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The word “gossip” was originally “community news.” Marketing made it spicy.

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Swahili is a Bantu language with many Arabic loanwords — linguistic fusion done right.The language with the most words is English, with over 170,000 in current use — and still invents new ones like “hangry.”The first palindrome was created by a bored monk who wanted to confuse future students.The word “legend” started as “someone who tells stories.” Then it became “your friend who’s slightly unhinged.”The word “brunch” was invented by people who wanted breakfast without responsibility.The first compliment sandwich was invented by HR to make criticism taste less bitter.See all Grammar Crimes Division facts →

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