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If you're among the people confused by young folks who laugh at the punchline 6-7 or use "mogging" as a compliment, we have two bits of good news for you. First, your confusion is kind of the point ‒ ...

When I was a kid, I was wrong about so many things. I thought craneflies, or daddy longlegs, were the “most poisonous spider in the world,” but had no way of administering their toxins (wrong on many ...

Cooish, which means a friendly chat, is among the new words added Words from the Isle of Man for a traditional open-hearth fireplace, an outside toilet and friendly conversation or chat are among the ...

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If today is your birthday, we have some bad news for you. Your 'special' day really isn't that exceptional. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that today (27 September) is the ...