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You may already know that what we in the U.S. call

You may already know that what we in the U.S. call “soccer,” most of the rest of the world refers to as “football.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But do you know WHY we call it soccer when almost no one else does? Is it just some cowboy American thing? A refusal to go with the flow?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The story behind the soccer vs. football debate is fascinating, and I share it in episode 65 of the Vocabbett podcast! Take a listen on your favorite player, or using the link in bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Blatherskite – “A person who talks at great le

Blatherskite – “A person who talks at great length without saying much of sense.” Basically, a blatherer.

What a *great* word. Definitely my favorite word du jour.

Do you know what makes this word even better? The amazing route it took to reach our fair shores.

Originally a pseudo-Scottish insult, the word became popular through a song, Maggie Lauder, that was popular with American troops during the Revolutionary War!

You’ve *got* to listen to episode 64 of the Vocabbett podcast, which features a popular modern rendition of the song.

And if you’re not yet a Vocabbett member, sign up to get access to the accompanying video!

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If you're familiar with ancient Greek history, you probably already know the story of Theseus and the minotaur. But did you know we get the word "academy" from Theseus, too?

In fact, academies are all indirectly named after the man who saved Helen of Troy (yes, THAT Helen of Troy) from having to become Theseus' wife!

I remember being SHOCKED when I read how Helen plays into this story. And oddly satisfied when I found out how Theseus died?

Anyway, I'm sharing the WHOLE twisty backstory to the word "academy" on the #Vocabbett podcast today!

Vocabbett members get an accompanying video, and I think it adds so much, I’ve uploaded a little teaser to YT.

Sign up for a Vocabbett membership to get the whole video! Links in bio : )

See you there!

-Mrs. Abbett

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Who knew the word 'anecdote' had such a fascinatin

Who knew the word 'anecdote' had such a fascinatingly salacious history?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In fact, the word goes all the way back to the juiciest tell-all novel of the Byzantine empire. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We’re all probably familiar with the legends of

We’re all probably familiar with the legends of werewolves and madmen emerging from the dark on a full moon…but did you know that this legend is so pervasive, it actually made an impact on the English language?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yes, my friends. The word “lunatic,” among others, is directly pulled from the Latin root luna, for moon!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In episode 61 of the Vocabbett podcast, I dive into some of the theories as to why this belief existed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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