If someone directs you to drive three sees, they’re advising you “drive as far as you can see, then do it two more times.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Drive Sees” We got an email from Jean Ritzema...
Speaking of those generational divides, did you know that Post-It notes haven’t always been around? Martha shares a listener’s funny email about that. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Post-It Notes” We were...
More words that entered the language around 1937: “Spam,” “telecast,” and “whoops.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “More 1937 Words” Here’s three more words from 1937. This is...
Adam in Indianapolis grew up with his grandmother’s warning not to split a pole, meaning that two companions shouldn’t pass on opposite sides of a lamppost, mailbox, or other street obstacle. The idea is that the physical separation hints at an...
Depending on what generation you’re from, “Get your rubbers!” could mean put on your galoshes or it put on something else! This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Not Those Rubbers, These Rubbers” We were...
How do you indicate sarcasm in a text message or an email? If winky emoticons aren’t your thing, try left-leaning italics, as recommended by sartalics.com. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Sartalics” There’s...