A new book exploring the origins of common food terms — from bialy to lima bean to bibimbap — is a fascinating history of how we eat and cook.
Tag: Language and Languages
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Some Republicans Want to Ban ‘Latinx.’ These Latino Democrats Agree.
In Connecticut, some Democratic lawmakers want to prohibit the use of the gender-neutral term in official government documents. The Republican governor of Arkansas does too.
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Why Chatbots Sometimes Act Weird and Spout Nonsense
No, chatbots aren’t sentient. Here’s how their underlying technology works.
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How Therapy-Speak Took Over Dating
In a time when emotional maturity is highly desirable, almost everyone is “doing the work.”
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How Multilingual Couples Express Their Love Across Languages
Five couples who speak different languages share how they communicate affection with each other.