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   The Real Meanings Behind These Popular Celebrity Nicknames
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   A Bug’s Life: Where Insects Get Their Names
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   You’re Probably Already Speaking This Jamaican Slang

   We've rounded up some of our favorite examples of Jamaican slang in the language. Yuh ready?

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   These Words Can Be Real Debbie Downers

   This selection of words & phrases are Debbie Downers that really know how to rain on a word parade.

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   Words You Didn’t Know Were Inspired By Animals

   Did you know that the word "muscle" is derived from the Latin word for “mouse?” And this isn't the only word in the English language that is unexpectedly inspired by animals.

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   The Double Meanings For These Innocent Animal Emoji

   Animal-based emoji have been adopted for their symbolism. And, it's not just the three wise monkeys emoji that have deeper meanings.

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   Cinnamon Words: Authors’ Most Reused Words
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   Game of Thrones Language Explained: What’s “Dothraki”?
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   The Google Effect And More Rules The Internet Created
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    9 Movies Surprisingly Based On Classic Literature
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    Cough, Cough: Here Are 10 Different Ways To Say “-ough”
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    What Do All Of These Different Heart Emojis Mean?

    We've rounded up all of the different emoji hearts and will try to break down what they represent—so the next time you're confessing your undying love for the person next door via Tweet, of course, you'll know exactly which heart to send.