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‘Wi-Fi’ is not an acronym. It doesn’t stand for anything.
Also! Since it’s a trademarked term, it should be written as ‘Wi-Fi’ (not ‘wifi’ or ‘WiFi’).
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Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026.
Let's. Go.
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The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
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Raise your hand if you're a cynophilist. Woof.
![cynophilist
sə̇-ˈnä-fə-lə̇st
noun
{cyn + phile + ist]
someone that is favorably disposed toward dogs](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G1dGJO2WwAA5CYW.jpg?name=orig)
ALT cynophilist sə̇-ˈnä-fə-lə̇st noun {cyn + phile + ist] someone that is favorably disposed toward dogs
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Some phrases are so well-known, you don't need to say the whole thing to be understood.
E.g., you can say "birds of a feather" without saying "flock together."
-“When life hands you lemons…”
-“Great minds…”
-“When in Rome…”
Such partial phrases are called 'anapodotons.'
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Bears are skilled at finding creative solutions to challenges, whether it's figuring out how to catch fish in a fast-moving stream, finding a way to access hard-to-reach food sources, or responding to an email without coming off as unBEARable.
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You got this. Go out and paw-sitively crush it today. May your meetings be short, your coffee plentiful, and your problem-solving skills on par with a bear. For example, bears are resourceful creatures and can adapt to changing circumstances in their environment.
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It’s International Archives Day! Here’s a free lesson plan introducing Grade 4-8 students to essential internet search skills: ow.ly/JByk50W4LKa
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There’s a lot of talk about the ‘butterfly effect’, but what is it really? We have the answers!
#CambridgeDictionary #ButterflyEffect
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Who knew a municipal X (Twitter) account could be this entertaining… or this inspiring? @StellMun is raising the bar for local government, one cheeky post at a time.
Check out some of their posts here:
goodthingsguy.com/fun/stelle…
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Both ‘libel’ & ‘slander’ refer to defamation and are often confused for each other.
‘Libel’ is a written/published statement.
'L' for 'letters.'
‘Slander’ is for spoken.
'S' for 'spoken.'
‘Label’ & ‘slender’ are different words and are rarely confused for each other.
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A Guide to Countering Mis/Disinformation During a Crisis.
Amid unprecedented events, our news feeds overflow with reports, images, and videos, making real-time truth discernment challenging. This thread equips you with the tools for effective navigation amidst such situations.
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'World Wide Web' contains fewer syllables than its intended short form, 'www.'
The shorter version actually takes longer to say.
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Wishing you all very happy holidays, Chanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, whatever you celebrate, or not, a holiday season full of light.
If you need to please reach out to support services world wide findahelpline.com
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Adds Kim: “If we don’t teach young people the skills they need to evaluate information, they will be left at a civic and personal disadvantage their entire lives. News literacy instruction is as important as core subjects like reading & math.”
@EdSurge
edsurge.com/news/2024-11-07-…
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A.I. photos are flooding social media and contributing to an Internet where we can't believe what we see.
Spotting A.I. 📷s is an important media literacy skill.
It takes a few seconds to spot a fake and stop the spread of disinformation. Let's learn how! 🧵(1/5)
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The #WordOfTheDay is ‘ilk.’
ow.ly/mVGX50TtWyH
ALT Merriam-Webster Word of the Day September 25, 2024 'ilk' noun | ILK "sort or kind" Background Image: bowls of spices
