There has been an article circulating about variations in English pronunciation and word usage around the continental United States - and there is something curious about how Americans talk about sugary drinks.
The Internet is Killing off Silent Letters
Words seem to just be shriveling away on the internet - about to disappear with nary a trace. #MAYBEANOVERSTATEMENT - the internet if anything is now the largest evolving machine for words in human history.
Obama’s State of the Union – A Linguistic Window Into His Strategy & Mindset
On January 28th President Obama gave his 5th State of the Union Address (SOTU) before the country. Since then much has been debated as to the speech’s merits and shortfalls. However behind the political quibbling, the superficial elements of his speech hide a deeper understanding.