Common nouns
Common nouns are general words for people, places, things, or ideas. They are not specific names like proper nouns, which are capitalized. For example, “dog” is a common noun, while…
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What is red tape?
Red tape refers to rules or procedures that make things complicated and slow. The idiom is often used when talking about government or big companies, where there are lots of…
Zimbabwean “roora” or “lobola” customary wedding tradition
In Zimbabwe, a marriage tradition called lobola, or roora, binds couples and families together. Unlike a crass market transaction, lobola is a carefully constructed exchange. The groom’s family presents gifts…
HML: Understanding the internet acronym
Do you often see the internet acronym “HML” in chats, text messages, or social media posts and wonder what it means? Well, there are two main meanings for HML. Hate…
DPS (damage per second)
DPS stands for “damage per second.” It’s a measurement of how much harm a character or weapon can do to an enemy in one second. Gamers care about DPS because…
Healthy eating on trips
When you go on trips, it can be fun and make you learn new things. But sometimes, it is hard to eat right because of new places and food options….