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Fiddlesticks! Many awkward moments could have been avoided with these 11 words 5 min. We all need to say things that are not pleasant-sounding from time to time. But we can choose how we express such things. That's especially true when the topic involves bodily functions or other unpleasant realities. English is full of words that soften, sanitize, or medicalize things we'd rather not describe too vividly. Some come from Latin or Greek, others from doctors' offices, and a few were invented simply because saying the blunt version felt awkward. Here are 11 examples of "nice" words for not-so-nice things. Read full article

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General   She booked her flight a year in advance, and it cost her more. Why?   5 min. Read Now When you start planning a trip, it is easy to remember all those travel tips you have heard over the years. Some sound useful, and some probably made sense once. But travel changes, and not every piece of advice stays true forever. In fact, some of those "rules" were probably always more myth than fact. Before letting an old tip shape your plans, here are 10 travel myths that can help you travel smarter and enjoy the trip the way it deserves. Read Full Article

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