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You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It

Such words as lemon, chowder, and prairie, for example, are all borrowed from foreign languages. So technically, they’re loan words that happened to be assimilated by English speakers.

10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages

The majority of people are aware that many common geographical names throughout the United States, and even the names of several states themselves, have been borrowed from various Native American languages. 

Using These French Phrases in English Elevates Your Speech

As for the phrase itself - déjà vu - it’s one of the most notoriously mispronounced French borrowings in English. If you, too, pronounce it as “day zhavoo,” we recommend you drop the “-ay”, if you want to sound more accurate.

This John Lennon Song Reminds Me it's Good to Be Older

He realized that he was immune because of his past addiction to heroin when he was living on "borrowed time". This song, he used to say, comes to say: "No matter who you were, be who you are now, and be thankful for who you are now." I hope this song makes you feel just that. Enjoy...

Guide: How to Use Rising Interest Rates to Your Benefit

Interest rates play a crucial role in determining the cost of borrowing, the returns on fixed-income investments, and overall market dynamics. In such an environment, it is essential to adjust your investment strategy to protect your ize on the shifting landscape.

These Vintage Pics of Dressed Up Cats & Dogs Are Too Cute!

He borrowed animals from anyone willing to lend them to him, and their outfits were made by Frees’ housekeeper and mother. Take a look at these adorable vintage photos: 1. 2. 3. [related_articles] 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Ten Tips You Need to Consider to Save Money

Don’t borrow to pay old debts The concept of taking a new loan to repay an old one has become a popular trend. But repaying an old debt by borrowing from someone else will only lead to a vicious cycle. It is better not to be in debt at all.

These Words Capture the Complexities of Love

Perhaps it's time for English to borrow some of these words and adopt them as their own?

Have You Heard The One About The Mother-in-Law & the Mule?

The men would ask, 'can I borrow that mule?' and I would shake my head and say: 'Sorry, I can't do it...It's booked up for a year...' Scroll below for more funny jokes! Have You Heard This Joke?

Joke: A Boy Misunderstood A Farmer's Query

The farmer stood there for a few minutes, shifting from one foot to the other, mumbling to himself, when the young boy says, "I know where all the tools are, if you want to borrow one, or I can give Dad a message."

Have You Seen Vintage Pictures This Cute Before?

He borrowed animals from anyone willing to lend them to him, and their outfits were made by Frees’ housekeeper and mother. Take a look at these adorable vintage photos: 1. 2. 3. [related_articles] 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Wealth Of Nations

The USA might have the biggest economy, but the American government is not at all rich; in fact, it can't even take out $150bn if asked to now without resorting to borrowing. To date the US government has borrowed $14 trillion!

How to Earn Extra Money During Retirement: 8 Useful Ideas

Services such as LendingClub and Prosper connect borrowers with investors, allowing retirees to earn returns on their investments. While interest rates may be appealing, there's an inherent danger of borrowers defaulting on their loans.