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Why Sign Language Was Banned in America
12:13
We take a deeper look as to why sign language was banned for decades.
Literally No One Likes a Grammar Cop
8:57
Besides being annoying, what if the grammar police are actually... wrong?
The Stories Behind Food Names
7:46
It shouldn't matter what a food is called as long as it tastes good, right? Well...
Is Bilingualism a Superpower?
9:41
Current studies with children show show new insight into bilingualism.
Foreign Words We Need in English
7:00
English has more words than most other languages, but there are still gaps.
A Controversial Theory About Gossip
7:24
Why is gossip an integral part of human social structure?
Pronouns: Little Words That Say a Lot
5:56
Pronouns may be little, but they say a lot, and they're always changing!
The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
7:50
The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language.
How Do Clichés Evolve into Memes?
6:19
Adaptable clichés called "snowclones" are EVERYWHERE but they're older than you think.
Is Swearing Good for Your Brain?
6:08
There's evidence that sweating may be good for your psyche.
Otherwords Season 1
7:11
The word "Death" has a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language.
Popular Words Invented by Authors
7:21
We explore some of the popular words authors have created that are now in our lexicon.
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