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    Bear to Me: Why This Phrase Is Almost Always a Mistake

    “Bear to me” is not a standard English phrase. If you have seen it written or heard it spoken, it…
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    Amending the 2nd Amendment: Why It Is Discussed More Than It Is Done

    Amending the 2nd Amendment is a topic that generates more commentary than legislative action. The reason is structural. The US…
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    Definition of Neanderthal: The Species, the Insult and Why the Two Are Different

    The definition of Neanderthal splits into two distinct meanings. The first is scientific: a member of an extinct species of…
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    Mujahideen: What the Word Actually Means and Why Its History Matters

    Mujahideen is the plural form of the Arabic word mujahid, which means “one who struggles” or “one who fights.” It…
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    What Is the Time for Evening? Why the Answer Depends on Where You Are and What You Mean

    There is no single, fixed time when evening begins. In everyday social usage, many people in the UK consider evening…

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