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12 Temperamental Houseplants to Avoid

These finicky plants are pretty hard to grow indoors. Learn what they are and read several care tips if you already own one of these plants.

These Tricky Riddles Test Your Imagination and Verbal Mind

These are no ordinary riddles, they’re especially tough to crack and require quite a lot of imagination and verbal reasoning. Are you up for the challenge?

10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know

English has many difficult words with meanings that are nearly impossible to guess, which makes them super tough to remember. Here are 10 such words

Most Plant Owners Ignore This Crucial Plant Care Detail

Successful houseplant owners always pay close attention to their plants’ light needs. Let us teach you to do just that in this brief but informative guide.

14 Uniquely Canadian Words and Phrases You Should Know

There are some Canadian words no American would understand. If you’re planning on visiting Canada, it’s quite useful to learn these 14 words and phrases.

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.

Knowing These Latin Shortenings Is Super Useful Even Today

Knowing a little bit of Latin can be quite useful to all the English speakers out there, and these 7 short phrases we see all the time are proof of exactly that!

10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages

Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!

10 Quirky British Slang Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary

British English often seems like a whole different language. Learn all about 10 common and certainly fun and quirky British slang words in this article!

Exploring the World of 8 Fascinating Pink Animals

Nature has blessed these creatures in stunning shades of pink.

Are Your Houseplants Leaking Water? This Is What It Means

Is it good if your indoor plants are emitting droplets of water? Every houseplant owner ought to know the answer to this one...

16 Confusing Words That Even Intellectuals Get Wrong

Find out the difference between these difficult word pairs, and don’t let them confuse you ever again.

10 Foolproof Methods for Keeping Plants Alive on Vacation

So you’ve booked your flight, packed your bags, and you’re ready for adventures. But what about your indoor garden?

Most Plant Owners Overlook This Insidious Pest

Find out how to spot spider mites, protect your plants from these pesky pests, and treat a plant struggling with a spider mite infestation right here.

You’ll Be Swept Off Your Feet by These Pretty Pink Plants!

If you love the color pink, check out these 11 indoor plants, you’ll be swept off your feet by these pretty pink plants.

11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

Have you ever heard of contronyms? Here’s a hint - these are words that contradict themselves.

These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors

Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.

10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s impact on the language we speak is far greater than most of us realize. These surprising words are just a few of hundreds attributed to the Bard.

15 Essential Legal Terms That Sound Confusing to People

If you want to understand legal representatives better and simply enjoy your favorite legal TV show to the fullest, learn these 15 legal words and phrases.