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"Identifies the origins of more than 110 commonly used words." --

Traces the origin of common American-English words and phrases.Also explains how the English language developed and words are formed.

Explores the origin, development, and uses of words and phrases in the English language and provides games, quizzes, and activities involving words.

Traces the development of the English language from its earliestbeginnings to modern English, explaining how individual words evolved as a result of events in English history, and through usage.

A collection of English-language trivia shares facts about words and language usage, from "almost" being the longest English word with its letters in alphabetical order to "stewardesses" being the longest word typed with the left hand.

Defines or explains various words commonly associated with Independence Day, such as "barbecue," "fireworks," and "liberty," and gives their origin or historical background.