Dear Language Nerd, I know what a British biscuit is, but I gather that the American version is different. Are they a kind of scone? And why the change in meaning across the pond? Victoria *** Dear Victoria, Most of the differences between British and American vocabulary amount to mild amusements. “Tee hee, you go […]
Continuing our series on the cutest invertebrates you didn’t know existed. Dear Biology Nerd, I heard something about a “water bear” and I want to see them, but I think they’re microscopic. What are they and are they as cuddly as they sound? -Katie Mascia *** Dear Katie, “Water bears” are easily some of the […]
Dear Language Nerd, What is it called when you add a special ending to a word to make a new word? Like “intuit” + “tion” = “intuition.” Thanks, Cole *** Dear Cole, Ok. First I’m going to answer the question you think you asked. Then I’m going to answer the question you really asked. Hope […]