In February 2015, io9 writer Lauren Davis tackled a list of “10 Things People Once Complained Would Ruin the English Language,” a fun article that explains 10 things that grammarians and other language lovers used to freak out about. Unsurprisingly, it’s easy to see parallels between past concerns and the language worries of today. Spoiler alert:
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Where the word 'data' is concerned - you pay your money and you make your choice; with a little help from our friends in The Sentinel. ( Read more... )
malnpudl asked about the origin, meaning, and usage of the phrase memento mori. This phrase deals with one of life’s two supposed certainties. Here’s a hint: the certainty in question is not taxes. ( With assistance from Fraser from Due South )