Lycanthrope – Wacky Word Wednesday

In the spirit of Halloween, this week’s Wacky Word Wednesday touches on the subject of lycanthropy. Read on for more….

Aeolian – Wacky Word Wednesday

The adjective “aeolian” is derived from the Greek mythological personage Aeolus. He was the guy whose good side you would try to get on when going on a sailing trip.

Batrachomyomachy – Wacky Word Wednesday

In this week’s edition of Wacky Word Wednesday, you’ll learn about an epic historical battle that, erm… never really happened. But it’s rife with intrigue, good ol’-fashioned anthropomorphism, and of course an interesting term you can add to the list of words you use to show off at parties. Enjoy!

Mid-Autumn Festival – Bitter-Sweet Love Story in China

The Mid-Autumn Festival has arrived in China. Like the Qixi Festival, it’s yet another celebration of bitter-sweet love. Why do Chinese people like to celebrate unhappy lovers? We can’t say for sure. All we know is that, whenever the Mid-Autumn Festival comes around, you get to eat moon cakes, drink, and star-gaze — and that’s good enough for us.