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Graham: Health Care Bill Is 'Federalism'

Graham says bill gives power to states

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Words of the Year: 1066

Or, Why Pig Meat is Called 'Pork' and Cow Meat is Called 'Beef'

Every Letter Is Silent, Sometimes

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'So Long': A Common But Mysterious Goodbye

Its origins are surprisingly murky.

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Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!

No tricks, just difficult words.

Soop vs. Soup

Noah Webster: the man who changed the way we spell... up to a point.

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Silent Letters

When each letter can be seen but not heard

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'So Long': A Common But Mysterious Goodbye

Its origins are surprisingly murky.

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"Immune to" or "Immune from"?

Nobody is immune to this question.

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What's Going On With 'Nonplussed'?

Its recent usage is hard to shrug off.

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Name that Color!

NEW! Additional colors! More obscure than before!

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How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

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SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!

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