Do you know the name of the fingers? And the toes?
Fun with words: investigator
Confusing words: Dysania
Confusing words: Curious and Interesting
If someone is curious it means they are interested in learning about what is around them. For example: “Lynne was curious to find out how many people used the website.” If something is curious, it means it’s odd, strange or unusual. For example: “The results were very curious because a lot of Americans were using… Read More
Confusing words: Because, As, Since and For
Word Explanation Example because The reason is very important in the sentence, so because comes in the sencond clause of the sentence. I read this book because I like it. as The reason is already known. As we read, we learn. since The reason is already known. (more formal than as) Since we were in… Read More
Unusual road signs from around the world
Source: NeoMam Studios
Help, sarcasm not understood!
Having spent the past twenty minutes waiting for someone at Leith police station to pick up a telephone I have decided to abandon the idea and try e-mailing you instead. Perhaps you would be so kind as to pass this message on to your colleagues in Leith by means of smoke signal, carrier pigeon or… Read More
Most Dangerous Things in Everyday Life
Teddy bears: Stuffed bears are much more dangerous than grizzly bears. Eighty-two Americans were killed by bears between 1906 and 1995, while 140,000 injuries and at least 22 deaths a year are attributed to toys. Most of us know that buttons, eyes, bows and belts on stuffed animals are potential choking hazards, but it seems… Read More
Strategic Time Management for Men: How to Kill Time Shopping with Women
My wife insists that I accompany her when she goes to the mall or supermarket. Like most women, she spends hours shopping. Unfortunately, like most men, I think that shopping is boring, so I have to find out ways to kill time. Result: yesterday, my dear wife received the following letter from Walmart: “Dear Madam,… Read More
21 Things Your Hotel Desk Clerk Won’t Tell You
1. The 1-800 reservations number will probably send you to a central office with set rates. If you call the hotel directly instead, you can negotiate. Sources: current and former desk clerks at hotels in Mississippi, Kansas, Colorado, Maryland, Vermont, and Washington. 2. Hotels can pay a commission of up to 30 percent to online… Read More
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