Plus the science behind why certain words are funny and a punctuation quiz

Happy Thursday Continue reading to learn more about grammar, punctuation and language. How Did 'Bourgeoisie' Become a Bad Word? By Dave Roos If someone calls your tastes 'bourgeois,' should you thank them or shake a fist? Read more >> More About Grammar and Spelling Why Do We Say, 'Close, But No Cigar'? This phrase is most often used when someone is nearly — but not quite — successful at something. Read more >> Is It 'Theater' or 'Theatre'? Despite the inconsistent spelling, you can see a show at both. Read more >> Why Arkansas Is Never Pronounced 'Arkansas'   Apparently, Kansas is the state with the mispronounced name. Read more >> Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science It has to do with statistical probability. Read more >> Quiz: How Do You Pronounce This? Pronunciation is a generally agreed upon sequence of sounds, but how proficient are you? Read more >> What's the Longest Word in the English Language?   You might think it's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. But you're wrong. Read more >> Riddle of the Day! Mrs. Brown has 5 daughters. Each of these daughters has a brother. How many children does Mrs. Brown have?   Check Your Answer What did you think of this email?   Copyright © 2023 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 4235 Redwood Ave Marina Del Rey, CA 90066 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list