language

Settling the Gender Dispute Over Sicily’s Favorite Snack

How the hell does one decide whether a fundamentally genderless object is masculine or feminine (or a different class altogether)?

Is It Time to Stop Calling Men Sir?

In a world of gender fluidity and crumbling social hierarchies, let’s question some age-old sir-tainties

What’s the Difference Between ‘Bro,’ ‘Brah,’ ‘Bruv,’ ‘Bruh’ and ‘Breh’?

It like, totally depends on the context, brev

Why the Hell Do We Call It a Bar, Anyway?

And what makes a bar a bar, not a pub or a tavern? Let's explore the long history of American drinking to find out