Linguists are having a helluva week. A new language was discovered in a remote village in Australia and Duden Dictionary updated the sophisticated German’s official vocabulary to include Shitstorm.  The latter had me wondering about the correct article for this noun, which it turns out is “der.” For correct usage of this new word auf Read More →

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In Germany the Friday before Easter is called Karfreitag, which basically means Mourning Friday. In Italian and Spanish it is referred to as Holy Friday. So, how did it become a “Good” day in English? I’ve read many theories but still have no real solid explanation to share. Instead, I offer you some musical interludes, Read More →