Washington, D.C. is home to a lot of impressive architecture. Did you know that one of the gargoyles of the National Cathedral is Darth Vader?
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Some countries call each other names that to some might be terms of endearment, but to others might be offensive. The Australian’s referring to the English as ‘poms’ is a good example of this. You’ll often hear an Aussie call a Brit a pom, pommie or pom, usually in good humor. When the Australian Advertising Standards Board received complaints regarding the use of the term in TV ads, they investigated and ruled the term pom is not offensive. It’s origins are debated, but the best-documented theory relates it to the fruit ‘pomegranate’, it being a rhyming-slang for the word ‘immigrant’ and also the color the English turned when they spent too long beneath the Australian sun!
American and British English, while sharing many similarities, deviate from each other linguistically in many ways – from spelling to pronunciation to word choice. One thing they have in common, however, is that both versions of the language have undergone significant changes since first spoken.
Minecraft is one of the few games that gained its popularity through word of mouth. One particular study found that a third of early Minecraft users started playing the game after it was recommended by friends. Another third found it through YouTube videos.
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Some countries call each other names that to some might be terms of endearment, but to others might be offensive. The Australian’s referring to the English as ‘poms’ is a good example of this. You’ll often hear an Aussie call a Brit a pom, pommie or pom, usually in good humor. When the Australian Advertising Standards Board received complaints regarding the use of the term in TV ads, they investigated and ruled the term pom is not offensive. It’s origins are debated, but the best-documented theory relates it to the fruit ‘pomegranate’, it being a rhyming-slang for the word ‘immigrant’ and also the color the English turned when they spent too long beneath the Australian sun!
American and British English, while sharing many similarities, deviate from each other linguistically in many ways – from spelling to pronunciation to word choice. One thing they have in common, however, is that both versions of the language have undergone significant changes since first spoken.
Minecraft is one of the few games that gained its popularity through word of mouth. One particular study found that a third of early Minecraft users started playing the game after it was recommended by friends. Another third found it through YouTube videos.
Microscopes have contributed greatly to modern medicine. Before the development of the microscope, many believed that illnesses were caused by spirits or poisonous gases. The invention led researchers to identify bacteria and other microorganisms, leading to the development of effective and life-saving medicine.
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