? On Aug 22 it was 7 years since I got free from slavery of a 9-to-6 job

? Here's an interesting fun fact about the English language. Did you know that the word "therein" contains ten words without rearranging any of its letters? ("the", "there", "he", "in", "rein", "her", "here", "ere", "therein", "herein")

? This fun fact illustrates the complexity and flexibility of the English language. The word "therein" is an example of a word that contains multiple smaller words within it, each with its own meaning. This phenomenon highlights how English words can often be deconstructed into smaller units, offering an interesting perspective on word formation and vocabulary building. It’s a neat trick for those who enjoy wordplay and puzzles!

☑️ So, in "therein" we find, ten words combined, it's a linguistic treasure trove for the mind!

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? Here's a random curiosity for today: The first chocolate bar was created in 1847!
? This milestone in chocolate history happened when Joseph Fry discovered that he could make a moldable chocolate paste by adding melted cacao butter back into Dutch cocoa. Fry's Chocolate Cream became the first mass-produced chocolate bar, delighting the masses with a portable, delicious treat.

? Here are one collocation, one idiomatic expression, and one phrasal verb related to what you've just read:

• Collocation: chocolate lover (someone who loves chocolate)

• Idiomatic expression: sweet tooth (a love for sweet things)

• Phrasal verb: melt away (to disappear gradually, like chocolate melting)

So, chocolate bars came to stay, melting our hearts in a sweet, sweet way!

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✳️ Here's an etymological fact about the word heist [ haɪst ]. It comes from the American English slang word "hoist," which originally meant to lift or steal something.

? Here is how you can use it in a sentence:

• The gang planned an elaborate heist to steal the priceless painting from the museum.
• After the heist, the thieves disappeared without a trace.

? If you want to add it to your personal Quizlet set, use these synonyms: robbery, theft.

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? Meet today's expression: FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). FOMO refers to the anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on social media.

? Here is how you can use it in a sentence:

*1️⃣ She felt a strong sense of FOMO when she saw her friends' vacation photos on Instagram.

2️⃣ His FOMO made him attend every party, even when he was exhausted.*

? If you want to add it to your personal Quizlet set, use these synonyms: anxiety, unease.

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? Meet today's grammar tip. The subtle differences between "would" and "used to" for past habits.

?? In simple words, "used to" describes past habits or states that are no longer true, while "would" describes repeated actions in the past but not states.

? Here is how you can use it in a sentence:

*1️⃣ When I was a child, I used to play outside every day. (This describes a past habit that no longer happens.)
2️⃣ Every summer, we would go to the beach for a month. (This describes a repeated action in the past.)*

?? So, use "used to" for past habits and states, and "would" for repeated actions in the past.

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? Here's a random curiosity for today: The world's oldest known joke dates back to 1900 BC!

? This joke was discovered on a Sumerian tablet and it reflects a timeless aspect of human nature – humor. The joke goes, "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband’s lap." While it might not be the most sophisticated humor by today's standards, it shows that people have always enjoyed a good laugh.

? Here are one collocation, one idiomatic expression, and one phrasal verb related to what you've just read:

• Collocation: crack a joke (to tell a joke)

• Idiomatic expression: laugh out loud (to laugh very loudly)

• Phrasal verb: crack up (to laugh uncontrollably)

So, even the ancients had jokes to crack, making everyone laugh and rack!

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