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What does populism mean?

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

We are hearing the word "populism" a lot these days, but do we know what it means?

Improving vocabulary

Disinformation and misinformation: it’s all bad

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

This is a serious problem, one that Word Nerds need to fight. Learn about dis- and misinformation and how to combat them.

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How to cultivate joy

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Cultivate joy in just a few minutes a day!

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What is a himbo?

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Okay, this week has been an extra crazy experience in a year marked by months of crazy. So we are going to take a break from the serious and contemplative this ...

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What’s the difference between isolation and quarantine?

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Breaking news this morning: President Trump and his wife have tested positive for COVID and are currently in isolation at the White House. I don’t know ab...

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What is sedition?

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

The word "sedition" is getting thrown around in the news, and I didn't know exactly what it meant... until now!

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