Mark Peters

Inaccurate idioms—known as snowclones—are a staple of American pop culture.

A funny little poem and symptom of human intelligence and creativity.

The misunderstood word "like" is not just for teens or women.

The comical hypothetical warms friendships with humor and imagination.

Do women really talk more than men? Research finds that men might chat just as much, if not more.

Slang: Words at War

How slang helps soldiers bond and cope with the frustrations of war.