Which Popular Phrases Annoy You?
“It’s all good.” “You’re perfect.”The Opinion columnist Pamela Paul has grown to dislike these two upbeat expressions.Do you hear them often in your everyday life? Do they bother you?Are there any other common phrases you hear from your peers or parents or online that have started to annoy you? Why do you dislike them?In the…
Which Food Is the Most Underrated?
A guest essay argues that anchovies (yes, anchovies!) deserve more love. What underappreciated food would you make the case for?
At Which Museum or Venue Would You Like to Spend the Night?
Imagine having free rein at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, with its famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and life-size model of a blue whale. Or getting a chance to see the Terra Cotta Army in Xi’an, China, without the crowds. Or exploring the seminal Sydney Opera House in Australia after dark.If…
Java vs. JavaScript: Which is right for you?
Java and JavaScript are two of the most popular programming languages. Because they both have "Java" in their names, you may think they're related. But they're actually very different.As Brendan, a full-stack developer, shares in the video below, it's kind of like the difference between donuts and Doritos. Both are snacks, and both start with…
Which Old-Fashioned Word Would You Bring Back?
Words like “skedaddle” and “yap” are making a surprise comeback. What vintage vocabulary do you think deserves a second chance?
