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'Predominately' Makes Purists 'Ant'sy Mar. 20, 2019

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Q: Why do some people use the adverb "predominately" instead of "predominantly"? Is this an accepted... Read More

What 'Caws'es Us To Say 'Crowbar'? Jan. 16, 2019

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Q. What's the origin of "crowbar"? — Al Cohen, Newington, Connecticut A. A crow, a robin and a... Read More

These Tools Have Fascinating 'Handles' Nov. 07, 2018

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During college, I spent an entire summer with a lute in my hands. No, I wasn't strumming medieval ma... Read More