Blog - Word Jolt

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Why Do We Say “The Writing’s on the Wall”?

Why Do We Say “By the Book”?

Why Do We Say “Bury the Hatchet”?

Lost English Words Worth Reviving

History of Language

The Fascinating History of the English Language

From Quill to Keyboard: How Technology Changed the Way We Write

The Science of Reading: What Happens in Your Brain When You See Words

Why English Breaks Its Own Rules (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

The Birth of Dictionaries: How We Decided What Words Mean